Prayagraj: On the first day of Mahakumbh, a total of 2,000 Ganga Sevadoots were deployed across the Ghats to ensure safety, convenience, and cleanliness during the Paush Purnima bathing festival.
As devotees offered flowers during worship, the Sevadoots promptly collected and disposed them of to maintain the purity of the river and the ghats. Ganga Sevadoots were stationed at ghats across all sectors to maintain the cleanliness of the Ganga and Yamuna.
These dedicated individuals, trained by the fair administration, carried out their responsibilities diligently, ensuring the rivers remained clean and sacred for the devotees.
In addition, Scout and Guide boys and girls actively contributed to the effort, working voluntarily on the Ghats. Arif, a Scout and Guide from Sonbhadra, shared that his team, along with Scouts and Guides from Mirzapur and Varanasi, has been assisting since January 9.
91 Scouts and Guides are engaged, with 10,200 expected to serve over the next 45 days. The administration has arranged for their stay and meals in Sector 6.
To further ensure cleanliness, a large contingent of policemen has been deployed. Their role is to ensure that devotees do not linger on the Ghats after bathing, encouraging those who have completed their rituals to vacate the area for others. The police remained actively involved throughout the day to maintain the smooth flow of devotees.
