The Uttar Pradesh Police has established 10 state-of-the-art digital ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ across the Mahakumbh area to ensure the safety and convenience of millions of devotees.

These centres are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including waiting rooms and medical rooms for providing immediate assistance to devotees. To ensure the comfort of families, a separate refreshment area has been arranged for women and children.

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Additionally, all centres have 55-inch LED screens connected to a public address system, which will display live updates on lost and found persons and items. The centres will also provide essential information on ghat arrangements and routes related to Mahakumbh.

To manage the large influx of devotees, Additional Director General (ADG), Prayagraj Zone, Bhanu Bhaskar emphasised here on Thursday that every measure is being taken to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims. He added that ten computerised ‘Khoya-Paya Kendra’ have been established across the Mahakumbh area.

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

The centres 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; informers will receive a computerised receipt for reference.

Photos and details of missing persons will be broadcast on 55-inch LED screens for easy identification.

All centres 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.

The digital centres will assist in locating missing children, mobile phones, purses, and other belongings. The 10 centres are strategically located in the following sectors:

1. Sector-04: Main Centre
2. Sector-03: Akshayvat Pandal
3. Sector-03: Sangam Noj
4. Sector-18: Airavat Dwar
5. Sector-23: Tent City
6. Sector-23: Arail Pakka Ghat
7. Sector-06: Major Ghat
8. Sector-14: Bada Jhusi Ghat
9. Sector-17: Sangam Area
10. Sector-08: Major Bathing Area

Inquiry centres have been set up throughout the fairgrounds to further support pilgrims. All important information related to the Mahakumbh, Prayagraj City, and the fair area will be available at the following centres:

Police stations, posts, fire stations, hospitals, and key administrative offices.

Current status of bus and railway stations, including 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 organisations participating in the event.