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For the first time, robotic fire tenders will be deployed to enhance fire safety during the Mahakumbh 2025 starting from the full moon day of Paush month on January 13 in Prayagraj, the famous pilgrimage site of Uttar Pradesh. 200 specially trained fire commandos will also be deployed to protect the devotees and deal with any emergency.
Additional Director General (Fire Services) Padmaja Chauhan said that three robotic fire tenders weighing 20 to 25 kg will be used in Mahakumbh 2025. These robotic fire tenders are capable of reaching places where firefighters cannot reach. These robots are also capable of climbing stairs, extinguishing fires with precision and ensuring fast and safe response. These can also be deployed at sensitive places.
Chauhan said that apart from this, a water tower will also be built in Mahakumbh, with the help of which water can be sprinkled from a height of 35 meters. The tower will be equipped with high-tech cameras to monitor fire prone areas.
Maha Kumbh Mela will start from Poshi Poonam
Preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela starting on Poshi Poonam on January 13 are going on in full swing in Prayagraj. Maha Kumbh Mela is the biggest religious event of India, in which crores of devotees gather from across the country and abroad. The Maha Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years and witnesses a wonderful confluence of Indian culture, spirituality and tradition at the confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Mahakumbh Mela will continue till Mahashivratri on 26th February.
