Authorities plan to install over 1.5 lakh toilets, urinals ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Kumbh Mela authorities are preparing for a 'Swachh Kumbh' by installing over 1.5 lakh toilets and urinals across the mela campus by December 15. This initiative aims to accommodate the massive crowds expected during the religious gathering, particularly on Mauni Amavasya, ensuring sanitation and hygiene for all attendees.

PRAYAGRAJ: To ensure a clean, green, and Swachh Mahakumbh on the banks of the Ganga next year, authorities plan to install over 1.5 lakh toilets and urinals in and around the mela campus by December 15. With a focus on sanitation, all vendors have been empanelled, and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) have been issued to ensure timely execution.

Special Executive Officer (Kumbh Mela) Akanksha Rana said, “The entire sanitation infrastructure , including jet spray cleaning systems and a comprehensive cesspool operation plan, will be ready by December 15.” This plan includes provisions like septic tanks and soak pits. “To ensure cleanliness and safety, all facilities will be monitored via QR codes.

A total of 55 vendors have been empanelled for the large-scale installation, ensuring that devotees and visitors to the tent city during the world’s biggest religious gathering have access to community toilets , minimizing any need for open-area use,” she said. “A strong emphasis on sanitation is central to achieving a ‘ Swachh Kumbh ’ for the upcoming Mahakumbh. Over 1.

5 lakh toilets and urinals are being installed to accommodate the immense crowd expected on the main bathing day, Mauni Amavasya, which sees the highest gathering of devotees—estimated at 4 to 5 crore. This extensive setup, designed based on crowd studies, ensures no shortage of facilities on peak days and continuous 24-hour access on regular days, with dedicated cleaning arrangements,” she added. The installation plan includes 49,000 Kannath toilets with soak pits managed by 9 vendors, 12,000 FRP toilets with septic tanks managed by 10 vendors, and 17,000 FRP toilets with soak pits handled by 8 vendors.

Additionally, 9,000 prefabricated steel-based community toilets with septic tanks and 23,000 with soak pits are being installed, handled by 7 and 8 vendors, respectively. The setup also includes 350 mobile toilets with 10 seats each (by 3 vendors), 15,000 cemented toilets (by 3 vendors), and 500 VIP toilets. For urinals, 20,000 FRP-based units are being installed, with 5 vendors assigned to this task.

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