Prayagraj: In a significant addition to the electricity budget for Magh Mela 2027, Rs 21.19 crore has been earmarked to ensure uninterrupted power supply and illumination across the expanded Mela ground. The electricity department will install 23,120 poles, 27,500 LED street lights and 600 solar hybrid lights across the mela area.The Mela area has been expanded from 900 hectares last year to 990 hectares this time, while the electricity budget has been raised from Rs 15.32 crore to Rs 21.19 crore, an increase of nearly Rs 6 crore. The department has prepared a detailed plan to strengthen both lighting and power distribution arrangements.Under the plan, 67 temporary substations will be installed, including 30 with a capacity of 400 kVA and 37 with a capacity of 100 kVA. The number of feeders will be increased to 15, while 415 circuit km of low-tension (LT) lines and 60 circuit km of high-tension (HT) lines will be laid across the Mela area. Seven ring main units (RMUs) will also be installed to improve the distribution network.To deal with emergencies and ensure uninterrupted supply, 32 diesel generator sets will be deployed. Five sub-divisional officers and eight junior engineers have been assigned the task of monitoring and operating the temporary power network during the mela.Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will increase bus operations during the mela. Regional manager Ravindra Singh said the number of buses would be raised from 2,400 last year to 2,800 this year. Of these, 300 buses will be kept in reserve and deployed during major bathing festivals, particularly Mauni Amavasya, when a heavy rush of pilgrims is expected. Preparations for temporary bus stations have also begun.The administration is also focusing on communication services. All major telecom companies will be asked to install towers to ensure uninterrupted mobile network and calling services during the mela. Divisional Commissioner Dr Lokesh M reviewed preparations at the mela authority office on Friday and directed officials to ensure adequate network availability so that pilgrims do not face communication-related problems.
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