Prayagraj: A special scheme by the Union Government is providing quality ration at affordable prices for devotees during the Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj. NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) is distributing wheat flour, pulses, rice, and other essential items at subsidised rates. Devotees can also order rations via WhatsApp or call. More than 1,000 metric tons of rations have already been distributed, and the distribution is ongoing across the entire Maha Kumbh city and Prayagraj through 20 mobile vans.

To ensure that saints, kalpavasis, and devotees at the Maha Kumbh do not face any food shortages, ration delivery is being carried out via mobile vans. Rohit Jain, the state head of NAFED, stated that this special scheme is being run by the Ministry of Cooperation to ensure that no devotee faces any food-related issues. Deepak Agrawal, MD of NAFED, is personally overseeing the entire operation to ensure that every person receives their food supplies on time.

Devotees present at the Maha Kumbh can place orders for rations through calls or WhatsApp on the number 72757 81810. The subsidised rations include wheat flour and rice in 10 kg packets, while moong, masoor, and chana dal are being distributed in 1 kg packets. As soon as orders are received, the rations are promptly delivered to the relevant ashrams and ascetics through mobile vans.

So far, 700 metric tons of wheat flour, 350 metric tons of pulses (moong, masoor, and chana dal), and 10 metric tons of rice have been distributed. NAFED’s products and Bharat Brand grains are quickly gaining popularity among the devotees.

Through this scheme, the government is not only providing high-quality rations to the millions of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh but is also making the process convenient and accessible. The mobile vans and on-call facilities have made this service even more effective, ensuring that Maha Kumbh 2025 remains a smooth and memorable experience for every devotee.

BI Bureau