Preparations for keeping the kumbh swach with high-tech. Solutions
the the sun rises ov over the anse of Kumbh the Maha sheer magn Mela of the Event comes inte Escus Imag the sea of humanity dividual vibrant mosal uty each in contributi devotion. In Ing spectacle, thes heroes this oting the faith and of to awe inspir the silent are the ad Wathced waste manage ment technolog working tireles lessly be hind the scenes pes. Like unsung conductors ofse in a grand symphong novations note of that every Meliness and cleanli Riene is perfectly in tune hy
From tech sewage om high-tech treatment plants to natural purification ponds, each ele ment plays a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity of the environment. nious blend of This harr rmo tradition and technology not only preserves the spiritual essetice of the Maha Kumbh but also sets a benchmark for future large
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The scale of waste genera tion at the Maha Kumbh is mind-boggling nearty ii mil lion litres of faecal sludge and 340 million litres of grey water every day and masshe solid waste from millions of pil grims. Managing this requires sophisticated solutions, and that's where advanced technol nol
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springs up overnight, teeming with millions converging for a grand spiritual gathering. A 45-day religious event that at- tracts an estimated 40 crore visitors. The logistical chal- lenge of managing the waste generated each day is stagger- The authorities, however,
are not daunted. They have enlisted the help of Indian Space Research Organisation and Bhab ha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), two of India's premier scientif. ic institutions, to tackle this Herculean task.
The scale of waste genera tion at the Maha Kumbh is mind-boggling: nearly 16 mil lion litres of faecal sludge and 240 million litres of greywater every day and massive solid waste from millions of pil grims. Managing this requires sophisticated solutions, and that's where advanced technol- ogies come into play.
One of these is the Hybrid Granular Sequencing Batch
oration. Imagine a high-tech washing machine, but instead of cleaning clothes, it treats sewage. This technology will be used at three prefabricated Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs), efficiently processing human waste and ensuring that the environ ment remains clean and safe.
Another innovative tech nique is Geotube Technology: Think of it as a giant tea bag which holds and treats large volumes of liquid waste. This
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technology helps in the con and treatment heath wateruring that only in the environment.
Bioremediation is anoth er fascinating approach be ing used at the Maha Kumbh. ponds, each teeming with beneficial microorganisms that break down pollutants and cleanse the water. This natural and environment friendly method will be ap plied to greywater collected in approximately 75
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Flower petals being showered on devotees gathered at Maha Kumbh
RCSBR), developed through an Isro-BARC collab orang machine hightech of deaning clothes, it treats sese. This technology will be used at three prefabricated Pales Treatment processing human waste and ensuring that the environ ment remains clean and safe.
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bonds, ensuring the water la treated effectively and sa The Uttar Pradesh govt
has shown w significant com mitment to waste m ment, with a total Maha Kumbh budget of its 7,000 crore. ed to 151,000 crores dedicat agement, and Rs 216 crore is specifically allocated for open tructure. This finan infrastructural commitment underscores the importance of maintaining importe and sanitation durig hygien
technology helps in the con and treatment heath wateruring that only in the environment.
Bioremediation is anoth er fascinating approach be ing used at the Maha Kumbh. ponds, each teeming with beneficial microorganisms that break down pollutants and cleanse the water. This natural and environment friendly method will be ap plied to greywater collected in approximately 75 large
the event The technologies ployed as being de cerns. They prevent river wa ter contaminatin reduce po tential health rids from waste and sewage, and minimise the the sive gathering Themerational strategy for was manage ment includes reducing manual handling to a mini mum, emphasising surve-lev el waste segregation wing ad vanced technological hiterven tions, and implementine stra
segic discul manetuxima Additional prepara eparatey
measures include the insta lation of 145 lakh portass toilets, the deployment of number of sweepers for to tinuous cleaning, the esta lishment of sufficient me cal facilities, and a comp hensive waste collection and management infrastructure
These advanced technol gies represent a paradi shift ius managing lar religious gatherings. They se fer environmentally stastaira ble waste management, duced bad disruption a health risks, minimal ha Kumbh 2005 standsasat ament to India's technological prowess in managing comples prgistical and environmental challenges associated with massive religious tions. It stands as a shiningen ample of how technology an tradition can come together create a cleaner, healthierFuture for all
