PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 18 -- The forthcoming 44-day Magh Mela 2026 promises an uninterrupted, technology-driven power supply aimed at eliminating the long-standing problem of sudden electricity outages faced by saints and pilgrims.

For the first time, the Magh Mela will introduce the innovative scan-to-fix initiative, enabling real-time monitoring and instant fault detection across the fair's entire electrical network, officials said.

Around 15,000 barcoded electric poles will be installed across the nearly 800-hectare tent city, transforming them into smart nodes that can be quickly identified and serviced, said Ashok Kumar Sharma, Executive Engineer, Electricity Department (Magh Mela 2026).

By scanning the QR code on a pole, pilgrims will b...