Sustainable Camps for Mahakumbh 2025: Employment Opportunities for Over 25,000 Workers

Prayagraj, Dec 1 (NationPress) The forthcoming Mahakumbh 2025 is anticipated to be a spiritual and cultural celebration, also acting as a vital 'employment generator' for countless workers from various parts of the country.

More than 25,000 labourers, including numerous artisans and craftsmen, are actively engaged in the construction of temporary camps and infrastructure in the sacred city of Prayagraj. Many of these workers hail from different regions including Bihar, Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.

A significant number of eco-friendly camps are being constructed in preparation for the large-scale event to house visitors.

The state government is fully prepared to ensure that the Prayagraj Mahakumbh is a magnificent and well-organized affair. A primary objective is to maintain cleanliness within the Kumbh Mela area, completely eliminating polythene. Numerous organizations are collaborating to establish temporary camps to support this initiative.

According to Additional Kumbh Mela Officer Vivek Chaturvedi, more than 8,000 organizations are involved in setting up camps, which is 1.5 times more than the previous Kumbh. These organizations have emphasized the use of eco-friendly materials such as bamboo for constructing their camps and entry gates, ensuring the event aligns with principles of environmental sustainability while also promoting religious and cultural heritage.

Mahant Ram Das of Devaraha Baba Nyas Manch, overseeing camp construction near the Shastri Bridge, highlighted that the essence of the 'kutiya culture' is most effectively captured in bamboo-built camps. This tradition resonates with the spirit of living along the sandy banks of the Triveni through sacrifice and self-discipline during the Mahakumbh or Magh Mela. In the Akhara area, 32 cottages made of bamboo are also under construction in Shri Panchayati Akhara Maha Nirvani.

To fulfill the demand for these eco-friendly camps and gateways, over 25,000 artisans and labourers from five states, including Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, are working diligently.

Shambhu, an artisan from Bihar's Purnia district, shared that more than 7,000 workers from four districts in his state are currently involved in constructing bamboo huts, yajna halls, and meditation rooms.

Rajat Nishad, another craftsman, mentioned that he has been assigned to build 32 bamboo cottages within a span of 15 days, reflecting the rising demand for sustainable and culturally significant structures.

Importantly, Mahakumbh 2025 is being organized across an extensive area of 4,000 hectares, divided into 25 sectors. Each sector will witness the operation of over 400 organizations, thereby creating numerous employment opportunities for many individuals.

Alongside migrant workers from other states, the event has also generated substantial work for local residents. Skilled artisans from regions like Daraganj, Hetapatti, Malwa Chhatnag, and Jhunsi, celebrated for their expertise in constructing camps for the Magh Mela, are in high demand.