UP Prepares for Mahakumbh 2025 with Rs 55 Crore Wastewater Treatment Plant
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), December 16: Preparations for the much-awaited Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj are in full swing, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spearheading efforts to make the event both grand and eco-friendly. Scheduled from January 13 to February 26, the festival is expected to attract millions of devotees, and ensuring the purity of the Ganga River has become a top priority.
To address this, the UP Jal Nigam Urban has undertaken a project to install a state-of-the-art geo tube-based treatment plant in Salori. The plant, costing Rs 55 crore, is designed to treat wastewater from 22 previously untapped drains, ensuring that untreated sewage does not flow into the sacred river. The facility is currently undergoing trial runs and is set to become fully operational by January 1, 2025.
Executive Engineer Saurabh Kumar explained that the treatment plant uses advanced geo tube technology, which can reduce around 40-50% of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and 80% of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in the wastewater. Following this initial treatment, the water is further purified using hydrogen peroxide and ozonisation. Unlike traditional chlorination, ozonisation is a safer process that effectively eliminates all faecal bacteria, making the water fit for release into the Ganga.
To maintain stringent quality standards, the plant will use OCEEMS (Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring System) to monitor the treatment process in real time. During his visit to the Salori plant on December 12, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the progress and emphasized the importance of flawless execution to ensure the success of the Mahakumbh.
Adding a technological touch to the event, the Prime Minister has introduced the Kumbh Sah’AI’yak chatbot. This innovative tool will provide pilgrims with guidance, updates, and comprehensive information about the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Mahakumbh, which occurs once every 12 years, will feature key Shahi Snan (royal bathing) rituals on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami). These sacred baths are anticipated to draw massive crowds, marking the spiritual essence of the event.
With robust infrastructure, advanced technology, and a focus on environmental sustainability, Mahakumbh 2025 is set to be a remarkable celebration of faith and culture, while ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees.
