AI to help manage crowd during 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu in Andhra Pradesh
AI-based analytics will be used to monitor the movement and density of devotees and anticipate congestion at vulnerable locations
The upcoming 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, a 12-day Hindu festival in Andhra Pradesh, will leverage artificial intelligence to handle the anticipated 8 crore to 10 crore pilgrims, according to the Andhra Pradesh government. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the importance of combining advanced technology with world-class infrastructure while maintaining the spiritual significance and environmental integrity of the Godavari River.
The festival, scheduled from June 26 to July 7, 2027, will feature an AI-driven crowd management system that will monitor devotee movement, density, and potential congestion at vulnerable locations such as the 440 bathing ghats, some of which are new while the rest are existing. The system will be complemented by CCTV surveillance, drone monitoring, QR code-based vehicle identification, and decentralized deployment of personnel and resources.
Additionally, the government plans to implement a comprehensive emergency response system, including 30 temporary field hospitals, ambulances, medical camps, 2,697 rescue boats, and 8,955 trained swimmers. Environmental protection will be a priority, with strict measures to prevent untreated sewage from entering the river. The government aims to use the Pushkaralu to promote spiritual tourism under the broader concept of 'Akhanda Godavari.'
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