Gangasagar Mela 2026 to feature high-tech, eco-friendly upgrades

The Gangasagar Mela in 2026 is going to be very special.

It's happening from January 10 to 17, 2026, at Sagar Island in West Bengal, India.

The main holy bath will be on January 14 or 15.

The government is making sure everything is safe and eco-friendly.

They are using 1,300 cameras to watch over the area and have set up 12,100 toilets.

There will be 15,000 police officers and 2,500 volunteers to help the pilgrims.

Special QR-coded wristbands will help find lost children and older adults.

There will also be multilingual digital guides to help people find what they need.

The event will have over 100 ambulances and 540 hospital beds for emergencies.

Everyone will have insurance of Rs 5 lakh.

The mela is also focusing on being green, with solar-powered streetlights and biodegradable bags to reduce plastic waste.

For those who can't travel, the government will deliver Ganga water and prasad to their homes.

It's going to be a mix of modern technology and ancient traditions.