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AI Transforms Kumbh Mela Crowd Management for Safety

1/20/2025

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India is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize crowd management at the Kumbh Mela, anticipating a staggering 400 million pilgrims over six weeks. With 300 cameras and drones deployed, officials are focused on monitoring crowd density to prevent tragic stampedes, striving for a safer experience after past disasters claimed hundreds of lives.

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India is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize crowd management at the Kumbh Mela, anticipating a staggering 400 million pilgrims over six weeks. With 300 cameras and drones deployed, officials are focused on monitoring crowd density to prevent tragic stampedes, striving for a safer experience after past disasters claimed hundreds of lives.