Kumbh Conclave by UP govt starts on Oct 25 in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: The state govt is all set to organise the third Kumbh Conclave in Sangam City from Oct 25 to 27.
The event is being organised by MNNIT's Innovation and Incubation Hub in collaboration with India Think Council, with support from the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department.
The state govt is bringing new life to the centuries-old tradition of dialogue surrounding the Kumbh with the introduction of the Kumbh Conclave, a platform to promote the upcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 both nationally and internationally.
Through the Conclave, the state govt aims to elevate the grandeur and significance of the Maha Kumbh in 2025, not just for devotees in the country, but for spiritual seekers across the globe. Dr Saurabh, director of India Think Council, said that the three-day conclave will feature more than 10 technical sessions with participation from scholars across the country as well as abroad.
Moreover, CM Yogi Adityanath is also expected to attend the event, along with several prominent figures including former vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Bihar governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai, president of Parmarth Niketan Swami Chidanand Muni, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, and Tourism and Culture minister (UP) Jaiveer Singh.
As part of the conclave, a round table conference and roadshow are being held at 25 major locations in India to highlight the grandeur, uniqueness, and importance of Kumbh. Discussions among various experts and scholars during these sessions are expected to provide valuable insights for society. Dr Saurabh, meanwhile, mentioned that the Kumbh Conclave, which started in 2019 under the guidance of the Yogi govt, is reviving the ancient tradition of dialogue.
The Conclave focuses on discussions that examine religion, society, and governance, offering ideas for improving systems. Over three days, the sessions will cover topics such as akharas, ashrams, artificial intelligence, food security, temple economy, and entrepreneurship, with experts from India and abroad contributing to discussions.