Magh Mela 2025-26 to cover 1000 hectares with three-layer power backup
: The 44-day Magh Mela 2025-26 will take place over an area of about 1000 hectares. To ensure uninterrupted electricity for pilgrims, a three-layer anti-trip power backup system will be set up, officials said.
Rajesh Kumar, chief engineer (distribution), UPPCL Prayagraj division, said the budget for the power backup infrastructure is around ₹31.42 crore. This is higher than the ₹26.79 crore spent for the Magh Mela held in 2023-24.
