India, Feb. 12 -- Urban development department has managed collection and disposal of over 11,000 tonnes of waste generated by visiting streams of pilgrims during the Mahakumbh-2025.

Every day, 400 metric tonnes (MT) of trash are being collected, and this is being handled by a fleet of 1,000 vehicles. The department's efforts are aimed at providing all visitors to Prayagraj a clean and pleasant experience of the Mahakumbh 2025, said Anuj Kumar Jha, secretary (urban development department) and director, Swachh Bharat Mission (urban), on the occasion of Maghi Purnima.

Sharing details of the extensive cleanliness preparations and arrangements put in place for Mahakumbh-2025, Jha highlighted the rigorous efforts being made to maintain clean...