Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 22 (HBTV): As Prayagraj prepares for the grand Mahakumbh Mela 2025, AI-based technology will be deployed to manage crowds and ensure the convenience of devotees, according to SSP Mahakumbh Mela Rajesh Dwivedi.
SSP Dwivedi stated, 'Around 2,700 CCTV cameras are being installed across the district and the entire fair area. This will aid in crowd management. Cameras with AI features have also been installed. These cameras will automatically send us alerts based on their feed. This step complements human intelligence. AI is adding to the information provided by human intelligence. We have already established 25 police stations in the area, and a total of 56 stations will be operational.'
To ensure the safety and convenience of an estimated 45 crore devotees, the Yogi Adityanath government is revolutionizing preparations for the Mahakumbh by digitizing the event on an unprecedented scale. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media platforms will enhance crowd management and security.
AI-powered cameras are being installed throughout the Kumbh site to provide 24/7 surveillance. These state-of-the-art cameras will not only improve security but also assist in reuniting individuals who get separated during the event.
Additionally, popular social media platforms like Facebook and X will be used to provide immediate assistance in locating lost relatives, streamlining the process of reuniting families.
Visitors from across the country and abroad attending the Mahakumbh 2025 will benefit from a digital 'khoya paaya kendra' (lost-and-found center) that will go live on December 1. Using advanced technology, the center will efficiently reunite separated individuals.
The fair area is being equipped with 328 AI-enabled cameras, already tested at four key locations. These cameras will provide round-the-clock monitoring and help locate lost individuals. Under the directives of the Yogi government, the large-scale installation of these cameras is nearing completion.
The digital lost-and-found centers will register missing persons' details digitally and activate AI-powered cameras to search for them. Additionally, information about missing individuals will be shared on social media platforms like Facebook and X, making the process quicker and more effective.
Face recognition technology will also be used to identify individuals separated from their loved ones. This advanced system will work instantly, capturing photographs and identifying individuals among the estimated 45 crore attendees.
(ANI)