Oct 25, 2024 10:06 PM IST
This initiative marks a primary for the Mahakumbh, aiming to take away all stray animals—giant and small—from the grounds and surrounding areas.
The Mahakumbh 2025, sprawling over an unlimited 4,200 hectares, is ready to grow to be a “zero stray animal zone,” because the Prayagraj Municipal Company (PMC) has intensified efforts to make sure a secure and seamless expertise for the tens of millions of pilgrims anticipated to attend the 45-day occasion. This initiative marks a primary for the Mahakumbh, aiming to take away all stray animals—giant and small—from the grounds and surrounding areas.
Stray animals being caught by Prayagraj Municipal Company group forward of Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj (HT)
Animal welfare and livestock officer of the PMC Vijay Amrit Raj mentioned, “The entire Mahakumbh area will be free from stray animals during the fair as part of this initiative.” Clear directives have been issued to cattle homeowners to additionally be sure that no milch animals are left on the streets throughout this era, he claimed.
For animals like canine and cats, 5 momentary shelters have been constructed, together with two at Parade Floor, and one every in Naini, Jhunsi, and Phaphamau. These amenities will present important meals and water for the animals all through the truthful, officers mentioned.
In the meantime, main routes resulting in the Mahakumbh—Mirzapur Marg, Rewa Street, Lucknow Marg, Kanpur Street, and Chitrakoot Marg—will stay free from giant stray animals to streamline motion and preserve security.
PMC has additionally mandated dairy operators alongside the riverfront, from Daraganj to Phaphamau, to relocate their animals. Non-compliant dairies face speedy motion; 5 have already been eliminated, officers reported.
A complete of 12 devoted groups have been deployed for this marketing campaign. Seven groups, every with 4 members, will concentrate on giant animal elimination, whereas 5 groups will supervise the small animal shelters. This operation might be in impact from January 1 to March 31, 2025, guaranteeing Mahakumbh stays a safe and orderly expertise for all.
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