Prayagraj: Prayagraj, also known as Sangam City, is set to attempt four Guinness World Records from February 14 to 17 during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. The Prayagraj Mela Authority has finalized all arrangements, with Guinness officials stationed in the city to document the efforts.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj’s Guinness World Record Attempts Focus on Cleanliness and Sustainability
In 2019, the Kumbh achieved three world records: operating over 500 shuttle buses simultaneously, organizing 10,000 sanitation workers for a large-scale cleanliness drive, and collecting 7,500 handprints in eight hours. The upcoming attempts aim to surpass these milestones, focusing on global awareness of cleanliness and environmental conservation through initiatives like e-rickshaw operations and river cleaning drives.
Prayagraj Gears Up for Guinness Records with E-Rickshaw Rally and Ganga Cleaning Drive at Kumbh 2025
The record attempts will unfold as follows:
• February 14: A mass cleanliness drive with 15,000 workers covering 10 kilometers along the Ganga and Yamuna riverbanks, while 300 workers participate in an underwater cleaning initiative.
• February 15: An underwater cleaning operation involving 300 divers in the Ganga, with a budget of ₹85.53 lakh.
• February 16: A green initiative showcasing 1,000 e-rickshaws operating simultaneously on Triveni Marg within the Mela grounds, promoting eco-friendly practices. This attempt has a budget of ₹91.97 lakh.
• February 17: A handprint collection drive aiming for 10,000 handprints on canvases at Ganga Pandal and other prominent locations within eight hours, with a budget of ₹95.76 lakh.
Vijay Kiran Anand, DM, Maha Kumbh, stated, “The plan to set four world records during Maha Kumbh 2025 was finalized in November 2024 with support from an expert agency. The Guinness World Records team has arrived, and all formalities are being completed under their supervision.”
