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31 July 2026

Security arrangements for Kanwar Yatra in U.P.

The topic serves as a practical example of large-scale crowd management, public service delivery, and inter-departmental coordination in governance, which can be used as context for answers on internal security or administrative efficiency.

1 min read Day 2 of 5 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Uttar Pradesh government has initiated security and logistical arrangements for the 13-day annual Kanwar Yatra.
  • Deployment includes over 35,000 police personnel, 151 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and multiple paramilitary companies.
  • Security coverage spans 840 stretches across the state to ensure an incident-free pilgrimage.
  • The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has established 24x7 control rooms at all regional headquarters.
  • UPSRTC is deploying additional buses on major routes connecting Lucknow, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
  • Directives issued to ensure bus stations on the pilgrimage route provide drinking water, clean toilets, seating, enquiry counters, public address systems, and food stalls.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 5 in Kanwar Yatra 2026 Security and Logistics, which has been running since 30 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Large-scale religious congregations in India necessitate robust administrative and security planning. Discuss the role of state machinery in ensuring public order and pilgrim convenience during such mass events. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the operational management of state-run bus services and passenger amenities during the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh?

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