India, Feb. 10 -- As part of a joint initiative by the Union Home Ministry and the Uttar Pradesh government, special ration provisions have been arranged for devotees, sadhus, and Kalpvasis at Mahakumbh-2025. Through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), essential commodities such as flour, pulses, rice, and other necessities are being supplied at subsidized rates.

To ensure convenience, devotees are able to order ration via WhatsApp and phone calls. So far, over 1,000 metric tons of ration has been distributed exclusively through NAFED to sadhus and spiritual leaders. Additionally, 20 mobile vans are actively operating across the Kumbh Mela area to facilitate smooth and uninterrupted supply, ensuri...