Nashik, As lakhs of devotees are expected to congregate in Nashik for Kumbh Mela next year, authorities say they were racing against time considering the scale of infrastructure development, and adopted a holistic approach that combines the ongoing work with heritage conservation and technology-enabled management systems.
Talking to PTI, Kumbh Mela Commissioner Shekhar Singh said preparations for the Kumbh Mela are progressing at a rapid pace with authorities deploying technology-driven crowd management systems, undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects and focusing on long-term urban development.