Maha Kumbh
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Overview
The Mahakumbh, a globally renowned spiritual gathering, took place in 2025. Millions of pilgrims from across the world gathered to converge in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh for this sacred event. Pilgrims at the Mahakumbh often face a unique set of health challenges due to the massive crowds, environmental conditions, and physical exertion involved in the event.
Therefore, IIFL Foundation established Floating Medical Services and provided Primary Health Care services through dedicated health stall to provide accessible, responsive, and efficient healthcare for the pilgrims, particularly those in and around the riverbanks and water-based activities. This initiative marks the first instance of floating healthcare units being deployed at such a large gathering, which was expected to draw over 400 million visitors to the spiritual festival.
In collaboration with Hindustan Scouts and Guides, IIFL Foundation delivered first-aid emergency health support on these fifteen-boat ambulances, supported by a dedicated fifty-member strong team. Additionally, IIFL Foundation also established a health centre equipped with two qualified doctors and essential medical equipment to further enhance the healthcare services available to the pilgrims.
Highlights
In 2025, Prayagraj hosted the Maha Kumbh mela from 14th January to 26th February 2025. A team of 50 volunteers from Hindustan Scout and Guides gave services during the mela to ensure a spiritual experience to the pilgirms without any medical problems.
Throughout the mela which was held was 45 days, these volunteers guided visitors and ensure their safety and mobility for 14 hours per day.
They also provided emergency first aid services to 30-35 person per day for their optimum health. Volunteers also helped pilgrims to reach their family members who missed the family group in a crowd. These Scouts were also deployed on Floating Medical Units to provide first aid to the person-in-need.
To assist pilgrims in need for medical attention, IIFL Foundation set –up a dedicated health centres and deployed two qualified doctors to provide quality medical services to the pilgrims.
Direct beneficiaries
2580
Project location
Prayagraj
State
Uttar Pradesh
Project start year
January 2025
Project end year
February 2025Process
Testimonials
- "IIFL Foundation has launched these one-of-a-kind boat-ambulance services to ensure faster response times and provide on-board treatment for pilgrims needing immediate medical attention while traveling on the rivers and taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam. We are genuinely excited to contribute to this historic event and will strive to support all government efforts to ensure its success."- Madhu Jain, Director, IIFL Foundation
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Disclaimer: Data period April 2024 to March 2025.