UP Declares Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Area New District

Maha Kumbh is held once every 12 years and is scheduled to begin on January 13 and conclude on February 26 in Prayagraj.

Ahead of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government in a landmark decision has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district.

The decision, taken on Sunday, which led to the formation of the new Maha Kumbh Mela district, was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, ensuring smooth operations for the grand religious event scheduled for January 2025.

The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela.