Mahakumbh Mela – 2025 is scheduled at Prayagraj (UP) from 13 Jan to 26 Feb 2025. This is a mega event of National/International significance wherein an estimated 40 crores devotees are likely to take dip at Sangam, the confluence of river Ganga and Yamuna. Considering the excessive large gathering, NDRF is deploying 20 trained and specialized Teams to provide Flood Water Rescue, Collapsed Structure Search & Rescue and CBRN cover for the event. The Teams will be equipped with latest equipment and state of the art Hazmat vehicle to deal with various contingencies, if any. Shri Piyush Anand, DG NDRF and other Senior Officers from NDRF HQ have visited the event venue to take stock of the situation and ensure co-ordination at various levels. TTEx and Mock Ex are being conducted on gound alongwith soft skills & behavioural training for the Rescuers.