India installs 50,000 QR codes at Maha Kumbh Mela to aid pilgrims and improve facilities.

At the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, India, 50,000 QR codes are being installed on electricity poles to help the over one crore pilgrims identify their location and report electricity issues directly to a control room. The event spans 25 sectors, and the total expenditure, including Rs 7,000 crore from the state and Rs 8,000 crore from the central government, exceeds Rs 15,000 crore. The move aims to improve pilgrims' experience and maintain cleanliness at the site.

January 12, 2025
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