Maha Kumbh 2025: Authorities employ AI to handle rush, predict crowd surges

By our Special Correspondent

To tackle the rush of devotees at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, as well as to predict sudden surges in crowd numbers, authorities are relying on CCTV cameras equipped with Artificial Intelligence. Approximately 50 to 60 lakh people are present every day within the fair precincts. On the days ascribed for the ritual bath the numbers surge.