Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Jharkhand Deploys AI Drones for Shravani Fairs
The Shravani Mela is a big religious fair in Jharkhand where millions of people visit two famous temples.
To keep everyone safe, the government is using special cameras and drones that work with artificial intelligence.
They are also putting up thousands of CCTV cameras and setting up many police checkpoints.
The fair starts on July 30 and will last for a month.
The government is making sure that all the necessary arrangements for health, water, electricity, and sanitation are in place.
They are also banning special entry for important people to make sure everyone gets equal treatment.
The Shravani Mela, a month-long religious fair, begins on July 30 in Deoghar and Dumka, Jharkhand.
High-tech security measures, including AI-based drones and face recognition cameras, are being deployed.
Around 11,500 police personnel and additional forces will ensure the safety of 35-40 lakh expected devotees.
Special arrangements for health, water, electricity, and sanitation are being made for the fair.
Out-of-turn darshan for VIPs and VVIPs is banned to ensure equal access for all devotees.
- Who
- Devotees from across India and abroad, Jharkhand and Bihar state authorities
- What
- Shravani Mela, a month-long religious fair
- When
- July 30 to August 30
- Where
- Deoghar and Dumka districts, Jharkhand
- Why
- To ensure the safety and convenience of devotees during the religious fair
Security Measures
Devotee Convenience
Security vs. Accessibility
Security Measures
High-tech security measures including AI-based drones and face recognition cameras are being deployed to ensure the safety of devotees.
Devotee Convenience
The ban on out-of-turn darshan for VIPs and VVIPs aims to ensure equal access and convenience for all devotees.
- Event
- Shravani Mela
- Location
- Deoghar and Dumka, Jharkhand
- Duration
- July 30 to August 30
- Expected Devotees
- 35-40 lakh
- Security Personnel
- 11,500
- AI Technologies
- Drones, face recognition cameras, traffic management system
- Key Temples
- Baba Baidyanath Dham, Baba Basukinath Dham