India Implements RFID to Track 450 Million Pilgrims at Maha Kumbh
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The Kumbh Mela is one of the most important religious festivals in India, held only every 12 years. In 2025, this grand festival will be held in Prayagraj, India, and is expected to welcome more than 450 million believers to make the pilgrimage. Faced with such a large crowd, the Indian government is using an advanced technology – RFID wristbands, to help manage the crowd, ensure safety, and improve the order and efficiency of the entire event.
In simple terms, an RFID wristband is a “smart bracelet”. It contains a small chip, such as Alien H9 or Ucode 8/9, which can be recognized remotely by a device called an “RFID reader”. After a believer wears this wristband and walks to a specific location, the system will automatically know where he is, without queuing up to swipe a card or scan a code.
These wristbands use ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio waves of 860-960MHz, complying with the internationally accepted ISO/IEC 18000-6C protocol, and can read information at a distance without contact. They are approximately 100 mm long and 33 mm wide, and can also be customized as needed. The surface material can be made of coated paper, PVC or PET, which is waterproof and weatherproof, making it very suitable for use outdoors and in complex weather.
How to track moving items using RFID technology
Why use RFID wristbands?
No need to queue, but also for quick identification As long as the believers wear the wristband, they don’t need to stop, and the system can automatically identify their identities a few meters away, greatly reducing congestion and queues.
Tracking thousands of people at the same time Unlike traditional code scanning, RFID can read hundreds of thousands of tags at the same time, which is very suitable for use in crowded occasions such as the Kumbh Mela.
Ensure safety and protect privacy These wristbands are equipped with encryption functions and can only be read by authorized devices, effectively protecting personal information from being leaked. At the same time, they can also be used for real-time monitoring in the background, and can quickly locate and respond in case of emergency.
Flexible response to different needs The government can customize different wristbands for special groups, such as VIP channels, elderly channels or emergency rescue signs, to make management more efficient.
Summary
The 2025 Kumbh Mela is an unprecedented large-scale event, with more participants than the total population of most countries in the world. Faced with such a large crowd, the government introduced high-tech means such as RFID wristbands to make the entire event more orderly, safer, and more humane.
For pilgrims, this wristband is like an invisible pass, allowing them to complete their religious journey with greater peace of mind. For organizers, it is a smart key that allows them to better manage and serve hundreds of millions of people.
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