Mahakumbh 2025 Sets New World Record with Historic Cleanliness Drive

In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record, 15,000 sanitation workers participated in a coordinated cleanup campaign on Monday throughout four Mahakumbh Nagar zones.

During the present Maha Kumbh Mela, the initiative has surpassed the previous record of 10,000 sanitation workers who took part in a similar drive in 2019.

Mahakumbh 2025: New World Record 

Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Mahakumbh's Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana, and a supervisory team from the Guinness Book of World Records were among the dignitaries that attended the celebration.

Chief supervisor and judge Rishi Nath, who traveled from London with his team to oversee the record attempt, made sure that all Guinness World Record regulations were followed.

Final Report Expected Soon

Each sanitation worker received a bracelet with a scannable code, which was utilized to track participation in real-time and ensure count accuracy. Officials attested to the fact that the necessary records, video footage, and other proof were being assembled for submission to the Guinness World Records team.

Within three days, the final validation report regarding the achievement of the record will be made public. "This attempt sends a powerful message of cleanliness from the holy land of Prayagraj to the world," Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani spoke about the event's significance. It emphasizes how crucial sanitation is for such a large gathering.

Mahakumbh 2025 Sanitation Workers: True Heroes

The sanitation workers' efforts were praised by Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma, who referred to them as the Maha Kumbh's "true heroes."

In addition to being the biggest religious and cultural event in the world, the Maha Kumbh serves as a litmus test for our dedication to sanitation and public health. In order to provide millions of pilgrims with a clean and sanitary atmosphere, these workers have put in endless hours, day and night. Their commitment is admirable," Sharma remarked.

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Sanitation Measures at Maha Kumbh 2025

With waste management systems, intelligent garbage disposal devices, and bio-toilets installed around the Mela area, authorities have made sanitation a top priority for this edition of the Maha Kumbh. 

Maha Kumbh 2025: Advanced Crowd Management 

Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the biggest religious and spiritual events in the world, drawing millions of devotees, saints, and tourists from both India and other countries. With a record number of pilgrims taking the sacred dip in the Sangam—the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers—the 2025 edition has already witnessed unprecedented attendance.

To ensure smooth event management, authorities have deployed:

• Thousands of police officers
• AI-powered surveillance systems
• Advanced crowd management techniques

It is anticipated that the endeavor to set a Guinness World Record for cleanliness will highlight India's capacity to organize major events sustainably and efficiently while also reinforcing the message of Swachh Bharat (Clean India).