Uttar Pradesh Police Set Up Advanced Digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ For Maha Kumbh 2025

Realizing the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for a safe, well-organized, and grand Maha Kumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh Police have established ten state-of-the-art digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ across the Maha Kumbh area to ensure the safety and convenience of millions of devotees.

These centers are equipped with modern facilities, including waiting rooms and medical rooms to provide immediate assistance to devotees.

To ensure the comfort of families, separate refreshment areas have been arranged for women and children.

Additionally, all centers have been fitted with 55-inch LED screens connected to a public address system, which will display live updates regarding lost and found persons and items.

The centers will also provide essential information on ghat arrangements and routes related to the Maha Kumbh.

To manage the large influx of devotees, Additional Director General (ADG) Zone Bhanu Bhaskar however emphasized that every measure is being taken to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims.

He further added that ten computerized ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ have been established across the Maha Kumbh area.

The main model center, situated at the western end of the Sangam Return Route, will be staffed with five employees on regular days and nine during the peak bathing festivals to manage the crowd effectively and ensure smooth operations.

The centers have been designed to ensure maximum efficiency in handling lost persons and items. Key features include:

• Lost and found persons’ information will be digitally recorded, and informers will receive a computerized receipt for reference.
• Photos and details of missing persons will be broadcast on 55-inch LED screens for easy identification.
• All centers are connected through a modern communication network.
• Information will also be shared on Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to maximize the chances of locating missing persons and lost items.

Locations Of The Digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ Centers

The digital centers will however assist in locating missing children, mobile phones, purses, and other belongings. The ten centers are strategically located in the following sectors:

• Sector-04: Main Center
• Sector-03: Akshayvat Pandal
• Sector-03: Sangam Noj
• Sector-18: Airavat Dwar
• Sector-23: Tent City
• Sector-23: Arail Pakka Ghat
• Sector-06: Major Ghat
• Sector-14: Bada Jhusi Ghat
• Sector-17: Sangam Area
• Sector-08: Major Bathing Area

To further support pilgrims, inquiry centers have also been set up throughout the fairgrounds. All important information related to the Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj city, and the fair area will be available at these centers:

• Police stations, posts, fire stations, hospitals, and key administrative offices.
• Current status of bus and railway stations, as well as train schedules and routes.
• Directions to pilgrimage sites, temples, and historical landmarks.
• Details of Akharas, Mahamandleshwar camps, Kalpvasi camps, and bathing ghats.
• Traffic restrictions and diversions within the fairgrounds.
• Hotel and dharamshala listings with rates.
• Voluntary organizations participating in the event.

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