Special jetty in Mahakumbh, facility for bathing and changing clothes
Dec 07, 2024
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 7 : Focusing on providing better facilities to Devotees in Mahakumbh 2025, The authorities are constructing a special type of floating jetty at Sangam that will allow devotees to take comfortable baths and the facility to change clothes.
ADM Mela Vivek Chaturvedi informed that this jetty will have many facilities like a comfortable place to change clothes and to take baths.
Speaking with ANI, Chaturvedi said, "Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a festival that has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Jetties are being installed in Prayagraj. There is a proper sitting space, changing room and bathing area for the devotees."
Meanwhile, a large number of specialist doctors are also being deployed to take care of the health of everyone, from devotees to saints.
As part of these efforts, a 100-bed hospital has been nearly completed at the Parade Ground in Mahakumbh Nagar. Ahead of CM Yogi's arrival in Prayagraj, a 10-bed ICU has also been fully prepared and made operational. These health facilities are part of the state's commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all attending the Mahakumbh.
Senior Medical Officer Dr Gaurav Dubey, who is in charge of the Central Hospital, says that preparations are in full swing to ensure no problems arise for the pilgrims attending the Mahakumbh.
"A 100-bed hospital at the Parade Ground is nearly ready. By Friday evening, before CM Yogi's arrival, a 10-bed ICU will also be fully prepared at the Central Hospital. The Army and Medanta Hospital have collaborated to set up this facility according to the needs of the pilgrims. It will provide essential medical care in emergencies, with all necessary equipment already installed," he said.
Dr Dubey also mentioned that the 100-bed hospital at the Parade Ground will be staffed by doctors around the clock, offering unlimited OPD capacity. Separate wards for males, females, and children are being set up, along with delivery rooms, an emergency ward, and doctor's rooms. Special arrangements for tests, including OPD, X-ray, ultrasound, and ECG rooms, are also in place.
Mahakumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on 13 January 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on 26 February 2025, the day of Mahashivratri. .
