PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 16 -- The Prayagraj Smart City Limited (PSCL) officials have begun experimental deployment of generative AI (GenAI) within its existing AI-enabled monitoring infrastructure at Magh Mela 2026, in a bid to strengthen surveillance and crowd-management mechanisms.

The new GenAI layer is being integrated to enhance real-time threat detection and improve response to emerging challenges associated with massive pilgrim gatherings.

The move marks a significant technological upgrade to the city's security apparatus ahead of future large-scale religious congregations, including the 2031 Kumbh.

Out of the 400 CCTV cameras installed across the mela area and major entry and exit points, 197 are already equipped with AI capabilities....