Uttar Pradesh Establishes Maha Kumbh Mela District for 2025 Event
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Uttar Pradesh declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district named Maha Kumbh Mela District ahead of the 2025 Kumbh Mela. |
| Event Name | Kumbh Mela (Held every 12 years). |
| New District Name | Maha Kumbh Mela District. |
| State | Uttar Pradesh. |
| Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath. |
| Purpose of New District | Streamlining preparations, managing logistics, law enforcement, and resources for pilgrims attending the Mela. |
| Administrative Powers | Mela Adikari holds powers of District Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, and Collector for all case categories. |
| Event Timeline | Scheduled for January 2025. |