MANAGING MILLIONS: SANITATION CHALLENGES AT KUMBH MELA TACKLING THE TIDE OF WASTE AT KUMBH MELA

The Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu pilgrimage drawing millions to its banks every few years, presents a monumental challenge for sanitation handling. With such vast numbers converging in a relatively short timeframe, the sheer volume of waste generated is staggering. This poses a serious threat to public health and environmental sustainability. Local