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The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to provide world-class health services for the millions of devotees expected to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. An investment of approximately Rs 125 crore has been earmarked for 18 health-related projects, aimed at ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the attendees.
This substantial funding will be utilized to upgrade hospitals in Prayagraj and Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) along the routes leading to the event. The health facilities will be equipped with advanced technology to enhance service quality.
In a significant move, 43 temporary hospitals will be established in the fair area, along with reserving 305 beds in four city hospitals to cater to the health needs of the devotees. Doctors and paramedical staff will be on duty around the clock to manage emergency situations effectively.
Maha Kumbh Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand highlighted that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been actively involved in overseeing the preparations, holding continuous meetings to ensure the grand and safe organization of the event. In line with his vision, 18 health-related projects are being implemented in Prayagraj at an estimated cost of around Rs 125 crore.
To date, Rs 41.73 lakh has been released for health-related works, with an additional Rs 57.97 lakh approved for imminent release. The government initially allocated Rs 28 crore for upgrading four hospitals: Motilal Nehru Hospital (Colvin), Tej Bahadur Sapru (Beli) Hospital, State Tuberculosis Hospital Teliyarganj, and District Women’s Hospital (Dufferin). These hospitals will reserve 305 beds for devotees, with 50 beds specifically for female devotees at Dufferin Hospital.
Furthermore, Rs 13.73 lakh has been allocated for ambulances, biomedical waste management, mortuary vehicles, disaster management, and office expenses. This fund will deploy 125 road ambulances, 20 river ambulances, and 1 air ambulance.
The Maha Kumbh Mela area has been divided into 25 sectors to accommodate the health needs of the devotees. Accordingly, 43 temporary hospitals with a total of 380 beds will be established. This includes a 100-bed central temporary hospital, two 25-bed sub-central temporary hospitals, two 20-bed infectious disease temporary hospitals, and eight 20-bed temporary hospitals across eight sectors.
Additionally, ten first aid posts with one bed each and 20 outpatient health posts are being set up at strategic locations, including parking lots and stalls. A budget of Rs 14.25 lakh has been allocated for these facilities. Furthermore, Rs 10 crore will be spent on controlling vector-borne diseases in the Mela area.
To cover the costs of food, surgical items, and local purchase of medicines for patients admitted to these hospitals, Rs 12.73 lakh has been allocated. Another Rs 21.24 lakh is being spent on upgrading 12 CHCs, 2 PHCs, a post-mortem house, and a drug warehouse on the way to the Mela area.
Deployment of Medical Personnel
As per Kumbh Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand, a total of 407 doctors will be stationed in the Mela area to provide 24-hour health services for devotees. Additionally, 182 nursing staff, 150 ward boys, 354 pharmacists, and 60 lab technicians will be deployed.
Special arrangements are being made to cater to the large number of female devotees expected at the event. Three shifts of 48 female doctors will be available at the Mela hospitals. A labor room is being set up at the central hospital, with gynecologists on duty around the clock. A team of 40 specialist doctors will also be present.
Emergency services will be available 24/7 at CHCs and PHCs, with extra supplies of medicines, bandages, and other necessities to ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage during the Maha Kumbh 2025.
With these extensive preparations, the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to providing world-class health services, ensuring the safety and well-being of all devotees attending the grand event.
