MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb. 20 -- To ensure the smooth progress of Mahakumbh-2025, 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) have been activated under the Namami Gange Mission in the city to preserve the purity and sanctity of the Ganga, while work is progressing rapidly on three new STPs in Salori, Rasulabad and Naini, said officials on Wednesday.

Additionally, 37 drains have been fully tapped and treated, ensuring the cleanliness of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, added officials.

To provide a clean and hygienic experience for devotees, the fair area has been equipped with 12,000 Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) toilets, 16,100 prefabricated steel toilets, 20,000 community urinals, and 20,000 garbage bins. Waste disposal is being managed with 37.75 lakh...