AI Revolutionizes Crowd Management at Maha Kumbh

Artificial Intelligence is being employed for the first time to manage crowd control at the Maha Kumbh, a mega-religious event in Prayagraj, aiming to ensure safety and prevent disasters by using more than 3,000 cameras and real-time data monitoring from multiple Integrated Control Command Centres.

In an unprecedented move, authorities at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to manage crowds and ensure safety for millions of attendees. The sprawling religious festival, which draws over 45 crore visitors, has implemented AI-enabled cameras and real-time data monitoring.

More than 3,000 cameras, including underwater drones, capture live footage, which 400 personnel across four Integrated Control Command Centres analyze around the clock. Any increase in crowd density triggers alerts, allowing teams on the ground to take swift action and maintain order.

The implementation of AI is a groundbreaking effort to avoid the tragic disasters of past festivals. With AI at the helm, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to set new standards in crowd management while studying practices for future events worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)