UP Govt Deploys INR 125 Cr for Health Services at Maha Kumbh 2025

Reportedly, 18 health-related projects are being implemented in Prayagraj at an estimated cost of around INR 125 Cr.

The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated approximately INR 125 Cr for 18 health-related projects, with the aim of providing world-class health services to devotees attending the Maha Kumbh 2025.

This substantial funding will be used to upgrade hospitals in the Mela area, Prayagraj city, and CHC-PHCs along the routes leading to the event. These facilities will be equipped with advanced technology to enhance the quality of service provided.

Under the guidance of CM Yogi Adityanath, 43 temporary hospitals will be established in the fair area to ensure optimal health services for the devotees.

Additionally, 305 beds will be reserved across four city hospitals. To ensure continuous care, doctors and paramedical staff will be on duty around the clock to manage emergency situations effectively.

Mahakumbh Mela officer Vijay Kiran Anand stated that CM Yogi is continuously holding meetings and giving necessary directions to ensure the grand and safe organization of Maha Kumbh 2025.

As per his vision, 18 health-related projects are being implemented in Prayagraj at an estimated cost of around INR 125 Cr. To date, the government has released INR 41.73 Lakh for health-related works, and an additional INR 57.97 Lakh has been approved and will be released soon.

Hospital Upgrades & Special Allocations

Additional director (Health) Dr Rakesh Sharma mentioned that the government initially allocated INR 28 Cr for upgrading four hospitals in the city: Motilal Nehru Hospital (Colvin), Tej Bahadur Sapru (Beli) Hospital, State Tuberculosis Hospital Teliyarganj, and District Women's Hospital (Dufferin).

These hospitals are reserving 305 beds for devotees, with 50 beds specifically reserved for female devotees at Dufferin Hospital.

Furthermore, INR 13.73 Lakh has been allocated for ambulances, biomedical waste management, mortuary vehicles, disaster management, and office expenses. This fund will be used to deploy 125 road ambulances, 20 river ambulances, and one air ambulance.

Sector-wise Hospital Setup

Joint director of Health Dr Vivek Kumar Mishra stated that the Maha Kumbh Mela area has been divided into 25 sectors to accommodate devotees' needs.

Accordingly, 43 temporary hospitals with 380 beds are being established in the Mela area. These include a 100-bed central temporary hospital, two 25-bed sub-central temporary hospitals, two 20-bed infectious disease temporary hospitals, and eight 20-bed temporary hospitals in eight sectors. These hospitals will cover approximately three sectors of the Mela area.

Additionally, ten first aid posts with one bed each and 20 outpatient health posts are being set up. These health posts will be located in parking lots, stalls, and other locations.

A budget of INR 14.25 Lakh has been allocated for these facilities. Furthermore, INR 10 Cr will be spent to control vector-borne diseases in the Mela area.

Support for Female Devotees & Medical Staff Deployment

INR 12.73 Lakh is being spent to cover the costs of food, surgical items, and local purchases of medicines for patients admitted to these hospitals.

Additionally, INR 21.24 Lakh is being spent on upgrading 12 Community Health Centers (CHCs), two Primary Health Centers (PHCs), a post-mortem house, and a drug warehouse located on the way to the Mela area.

Kumbh Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand informed that as many as 407 doctors will be stationed in the Mela area to provide 24-hour health services for devotees.

Additionally, 182 nursing staff, 150 ward boys, 354 pharmacists, and 60 lab technicians will also be deployed. Special arrangements are being made to cater to the large number of female devotees expected at the event.

Three shifts of 48 female doctors will be available at the Mela hospitals. A labor room is being set up at the central hospital, and gynecologists will be on duty around the clock in the Mela area. A team of 40 specialist doctors will also be present.

Emergency services will be available 24/7 at the community health centers (CHCs) and primary health centers (PHCs), and extra supplies of medicines, bandages, and other necessities will be ensured for the area.