Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹5,500 crore to boost Prayagraj's infrastructure and prepare for the 2025 Maha Kumbh. The projects include new flyovers, ghats, riverfront roads, and sewage treatment systems. Modi emphasized the cultural and spiritual significance of the Maha Kumbh, calling it a "mahayagya of unity". He also introduced the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak Chatbot, an AI-powered virtual assistant to help devotees during the event.