Archive · 24 Jul 2026
AI Crowd Monitoring for Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
The Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina is a big event where many people walk around a holy place.
To keep everyone safe and organized, the authorities are using special cameras and computers to watch the crowds.
They have divided the route into different zones and set up many facilities like water stations, medical camps, and toilets.
They will also use special tags for kids and old people so they don't get lost.
There will be special buses and rules for traffic to make sure everything goes smoothly.
AI-based crowd monitoring and CCTV surveillance will be deployed for the Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina on July 28 and 29.
The 32-km route is divided into seven zones and 28 sections, with extensive arrangements for traffic, security, and medical services.
70 temporary CCTV cameras will be installed, with live feeds linked to control rooms for monitoring.
RFID tags will be issued to children and elderly devotees to help trace them if they get separated.
Special bus services and traffic diversions will be implemented to manage the influx of devotees.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam district authorities and devotees
- What
- AI-based crowd monitoring and CCTV surveillance for Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
- When
- July 28 and 29
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To manage the expected influx of devotees and ensure safety
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- Event
- Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
- Dates
- July 28 and 29
- Expected Devotees
- 5-6 lakh
- Route Length
- 32 km
- Zones
- 7
- Sections
- 28
- Medical Camps
- 31
- Temporary Toilets
- 595