Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Advanced technological solutions will be used to ensure effective planning and crowd control during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2026, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Monday.

He said these measures will set new benchmarks for smart event management in India.

The Simhastha Kumbh Mela will begin on October 31, 2026, with ‘Dhwajarohan’ (flag hoisting) at Trimbakeshwar as well as Ramkund and Panchvati in Nashik, and will be underway till July 24, 2028. Show Full Article

“India has shown the digital transformation, and we have also utilised them through AI, IOT platforms, machine learning, quantum, internet-based solutions, and applications. We will also show the best of the technological support, control, and manage the entire event,” Shelar sa

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