Visitors are experiencing efforts undertaken for cleanliness and conservation of the Ganga through a digital exhibition at the Namami Gange Pavilion in Prayagraj, which has become a significant attraction at Mahakumbh 2025. The pavilion serves as an innovative medium for spreading awareness about the government’s initiatives for the Ganga River’s preservation. It begins with an interactive biodiversity tunnel that offers visitors an immersive experience of the Ganga’s biodiversity and natural beauty, complete with the sounds of local birds and highlights of the river’s life-giving properties through modern projection technology.
The pavilion’s centerpiece is a comprehensive digital exhibition that presents various conservation and cleanliness efforts in an engaging manner. The Prayag Platform provides real-time data about the Ganga-Yamuna rivers and their tributaries, including water levels, cleanliness metrics, and pollution statistics. Visitors can learn about riverfront development and sewage treatment plants along the Ganga’s banks through detailed displays that explain technical and structural conservation efforts. To enhance educational value, especially for younger visitors, the pavilion features lifelike replicas of Ganga wildlife, including dolphins, turtles, crocodiles, and fish. The National Book Trust has established a Reading Corner offering a curated collection of books about the Ganga, Maha Kumbh, social policies, and national pride, providing deeper insights into the river’s cultural and historical significance.
Leading institutions such as the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Ganga Task Force, and IIT Delhi are contributing valuable information about endangered species conservation, public awareness initiatives, and waste management strategies. A statue of Lord Ganesh within the pavilion strengthens cultural and emotional connections to the river’s spiritual significance.
