Army Chief reviews administrative preparations at Maha Kumbh 2025

Jan 17, 2025

PRAYAGRAJ: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Prayagraj on Thursday wherein he reviewed the administrative preparations carried out by the formation for the Maha Kumbh 2025.

The Army chief commended the effort and dedication of the formation in extending invaluable support to the local administration in ensuring the seamless execution of this grand spiritual and cultural event, which attracts millions of devotees from across the globe.

"#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, today visited #Prayagraj wherein he reviewed the administrative preparations carried out by the formation for the #Mahakumbh 2025," the Indian Army stated.

"During his visit, #COAS commended the efforts and dedication of the formation in extending invaluable support to the local administration in ensuring the seamless execution of this grand spiritual and cultural event, which attracts millions of devotees from across the globe," he added.

Earlier today over 3 million devotees took part in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the fourth day of the Maha Kumbh.

According to the data, more than 1 million Kalpvasis and 2 million additional pilgrims took the dip.

Over 70 million devotees have participated in the world's biggest religious congregation; over 35 million on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on January 14.

Given the massive influx of pilgrims, the Prayagraj administration established an AI-based computerised lost and found centre.