The Maha Kumbh 2025 is considered the most important event in this year's Hindu religious almanac with atleast 40 crore pilgrims expected to attend the event. Under thಞe National Clea𓆏n Ganga Mission, the authorities in charge of the mega congregation have left no stone unturned to present it as a model example of environmental conservation and cleanliness.
The National Clean Ganga Mission prioritised maintaining the purity of river Ganga during Maha Kumbh 2025 cons♐idering the questionable water quality where millions of pilgrims are taking bath everyday. Besides Ganga, the focus is also on sustainable waste management, and creating plastic-free zones to spread awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection in society.
'One Plate, Pne Bag': An initiative to replace plastic
In a bid to make Maha Kumbh a plastic-free event, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday launched the 'One Plate, One Bag' campaign. According to an official of the organization,Murar Tripathi, "Cloth bags and carry bags are being distributed to visitors, with around 70,000 suc𝔉h bags already handed out from six centres. Additionally, he shared that 2 million steel plates and glasses have been collected from across the country," Tripathi said.
"These steel plates and glasses are being distributed to all langars (community kitchens) and food outlets within the mela area to replace plastic and t🍷hermocol utensils," Tripathi said.
Prominent attendees at the event included Rajendra Saxena, RSS Kshetra Marg Pramukh, and Ramesh Kumar, Prant Pracharak of the Kashi region of RSS. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also urged people to adopt eco-🐼friendly practices and avoid singleꦇ-use plastic during pilgrimage.
Waste management, FRP toilets: Sustainability in focus
Under the National Clean Ganga Mission, the authorities implemented special cleanliness managemen🌟t measures at a cost of rupees 152.37 crore for Mahakumbh 2025.
From modern technology to traditional practices- the eco-friendly drive encompasses everything to ensu💎re a clean and sustainable environmeꦺnt.
Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) toilets
The authorities have installed over 28,000 toilets, including 12,000 Fiber Reinforced Pla💜stic (FRP) toilets equippedဣ with septic tanks and 16,100 pre-fabricated steel toilets with soak pits across the fairgrounds.
These FRP toilets are a part of an eco-friendly approach while ensuring cleanliness. Additionally, 20,000 community urinals have been set up to ensure a comfortable and hygienic experie🍎nce for devotees while promoting eco-friendly practices.
Trash cans installed to segregate waste
To ensure effective waste management in the event area, 20,000 trash bins have been installed to help segregate waste at the source. To further streamline waste co♛llection and disposal, 37.75 lakh liner bags have be🀅en provided.
This well-organized waste management s𓃲ystem will keep the event area clean and eco-friendly. The strategies adopted for Mahakumbh 2025 will not only set high standards for cleanliness but also demonstrate the country's commitment to environmental sustainability.
'Green Maha Kumbh': Environment in focus
In compliance with the vision 🐽of a 'Clean Mahakumbh', authorities have deployed government agencies, public representatives, and local c🎃itizens to ensure the success of this historic event without causing any harm to the environment.
As per a pr💞ess release by the Ministry of Culture, as part of this cleanliness initiativ🌱e, the Swachhata Rath Yatra was launched today in Prayagraj.
Furthermore, on January 31, Uttar Pradesh's Sangam city is set to host the 'Gre꧙en Mahakumbh' organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas where over 1,00ඣ0 environmentalists will assemble to hold discussions on nature and cleanliness.
A national-level discussion will focus on issues related to nature, the environment,൲ water, and cleanliness. Experts will share insights and experiences on mainta꧙ining the balance of the five elements of nature and addressing the challenges they face, a release read.
Additionally, discussions will explore ways to raise awareness among Mahakumbh visitors about environmental protection and cleanliness, 🍃as well as the campaigns being undertaken to promote thes𒅌e efforts.
