IIIT-Allahabad launches Maha Kumbh management course for students

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)-Allahabad will offer a new minor course on Maha Kumbh management for BTech students starting in July. This course will cover historical, cultural, and technical aspects of the Kumbh Mela. Students will learn about crowd management, security, medical facilities, and the use of digital tools during the event. The course aims to provide practical knowledge in areas like sanitation, logistics, and the economic impact of the Kumbh Mela. In addition to IIIT-A, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) is also planning to include Maha Kumbh management in its curriculum. Both institutes aim to connect students with the Indian knowledge system through this initiative.