Gangasagar Fair: Anti-Smog Machine Deployed Amidst Dust Woes for Pilgrims
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News18•14-01-2026, 17:05
Gangasagar Fair: Anti-Smog Machine Deployed Amidst Dust Woes for Pilgrims
- •Pilgrims at Gangasagar Fair are suffering from severe dust, especially near Kapil Muni's temple, leading to discomfort and health concerns.
- •For the first time, an anti-smog machine has been deployed on Road Number Two, a high-traffic area, to suppress dust by spraying water.
- •The special anti-smog device was brought from the Sunderbans Development Department to manage the dust problem.
- •Approximately 60 lakh pilgrims visited Gangasagar between January 1 and January 13, as stated by Power Minister Arup Biswas.
- •Despite a ban on open fires, many sadhus and pilgrims are cooking with charcoal, raising concerns about fire safety after a recent incident.
Why It Matters: Anti-smog machines are now used at Gangasagar to combat dust, while fire safety and pilgrim management remain key challenges.
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