About 30 new bridges have been built, and around 7,000 saffron-coloured buses will be ferrying devotees to the banks of the river.
The government said it has set up clear signages in multiple languages to prevent chaos and crowd rushes.
Around 13,000 trains have been earmarked to bring devotees to Prayagraj from all parts of India, with special teams liaising with Kumbh pilgrims.
Aside from locals, pilgrims around the world are also expected to fly to India to attend the event.
“We are going there to keep our Hindu traditions alive. This generation only goes to resorts and hill stations for vacations. They have no idea about the places of worship and pilgrimage sites we have here,” said pilgrim Manoj Kumar.
HEIGHTENED SECURITY
Security in and around pilgrimage sites have been ramped up, and teams have conducted mock drills over the past month.
Nearly 3,000 security cameras with facial recognition technology are being used at entry and exit points, authorities said.
About 40,000 security personnel will be deployed – including a team of officers on horses to ensure round-the-clock crowd management.
Source: CNA
