HFCL Limited (HFCL), a leading technology enterprise and provider of next-generation communication solutions, has successfully enabled seamless connectivity at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. Supporting one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, which is expected to see over 660 million pilgrims in 45 days, HFCL partnered with a major telecom operator to deliver reliable network infrastructure for this mega event.
Overcoming Connectivity Challenges at a Massive Scale
The Maha Kumbh Mela presented significant challenges for telecom operators, including network congestion in high-density areas, real-time video monitoring needs, and the requirement for a reliable backhaul infrastructure. HFCL tackled these challenges with a comprehensive digital infrastructure deployment, ensuring seamless communication, efficient crowd management, and enhanced security.
Strategic Deployment of Wi-Fi and Backhaul Infrastructure
To strengthen connectivity, HFCL deployed around 360 Wi-Fi hotspots, designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India, reinforcing its commitment to the “Make in India” initiative. The network successfully handled peak data traffic, significantly reducing the load on cellular networks and allowing lakhs of unique users to stay connected daily.
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HFCL’s High Capacity Backhaul Radios played a crucial role in transferring data from mobile networks (4G/5G) to the core infrastructure, ensuring high-speed internet access for users and connected devices. These included Wi-Fi hotspots, CCTV cameras, and mobile phones, even during peak usage periods.
Advanced Surveillance for Enhanced Security
Security was a top priority at the Maha Kumbh, and HFCL’s surveillance solutions ensured a safe environment for pilgrims. The company deployed L2 Switches (8-port and 24-port) as the backbone for seamless data transmission between CCTV cameras and monitoring systems. HFCL’s advanced Video Management System (VMS) enabled real-time video monitoring, ensuring effective crowd control and security management. This high-performance surveillance system provided authorities with high-quality video streaming and recording, allowing them to respond swiftly to potential security concerns.
Setting a New Benchmark in Digital Infrastructure
Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director of HFCL – “The Maha Kumbh 2025 tested the resilience of digital infrastructure like never before and we are proud that HFCL’s indigenously developed solutions were not only able to meet but exceed expectations. This deployment underscores our expertise in deploying large-scale, high-density network solutions which was able to handle terabytes of data traffic seamlessly while ensuring uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity and real time surveillance. More importantly, this is a testament to India’s growing capability to develop world class technology solutions under the ‘Make in India’ vision. This achievement sets a new benchmark for HFCL in managing digital infrastructure at such mega-events.”
With its success at the Maha Kumbh Mela, HFCL has reinforced its expertise in delivering high-density network solutions, further strengthening India’s position as a global leader in digital infrastructure development.
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