Fri Dec 13 10:15:53 UTC 2024: ## Modi Launches ₹5,500 Crore Development Projects for 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

**Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, December 13, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated 167 development projects totaling ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj, aimed at enhancing infrastructure for the upcoming 2025 Maha Kumbh mela. The projects, launched during a public meeting, include an AI-powered chatbot, “Sah’AI’yak,” designed to improve communication for pilgrims.

PM Modi described the Maha Kumbh as a “mahayagya of unity,” highlighting its ability to transcend caste and sectarian differences and elevate India’s cultural and spiritual identity. The mela, held every 12 years, will take place from January 13th (Paush Poornima) to February 26th (Maha Shivratri) in Prayagraj.

Before the public address, Modi performed a ceremonial puja at the Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers – and took a river cruise. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined him for the religious ceremony. The extensive infrastructure improvements are intended to ensure a smooth and efficient pilgrimage experience for millions of expected devotees.

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