Mahakumbh Cleanliness Drive Underway: 15-Day Effort To Restore Sanctity Of The Site

A 15-day special cleanliness drive is ongoing at the Mahakumbh Mela grounds in Prayaga following the conclusion of the mega religious event last week, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.

After the Mahakumbh ended on 26 February, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had honoured sanitation workers for their service during the 45-day event, and directed officials to ensure that the Mela grounds are cleaned.

The large-scale clean-up effort is being led by Special Officer Akanksha Rana, with 'Swachhata Mitras' and 'Ganga Sewa Doots' actively working to restore the site's sanctity, according to a state government statement.

Over the next 15 days, the Sangam ghats, Mela ground roads, and permanent as well as temporary infrastructure will be cleaned, it said.

"Mahakumbh, the world's largest human congregation, witnessed over 66 crore devotees taking holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. In keeping with Chief Minister Adityanath's commitment to a clean and divine Mahakumbh, more than 15,000 sanitation workers and 2,000 Ganga Sewa Doots played a crucial role in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness throughout the event," the statement said, India TV reported.

"To sustain this cleanliness even after the Mahakumbh, the chief minister has emphasised the need for continued sanitation efforts in and around the Prayagraj region, ensuring that pilgrims visiting the place after the festival experience a clean and sacred environment," it added.

As many as 1.5 lakh temporary toilets installed for the Mahakumbh will be dismantled and removed as part of the special drive.

According to the state government, all the waste generated during the grand event is being systematically processed and disposed of at the Baswar plant in Naini.

The temporary pipelines laid by the Urban and Rural Water Corporation, streetlights installed by the electricity department, and tents and pavilions used by the seers and Kalpvasis are also being dismantled as part of the clean-up effort, it added.

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