The order reinforces Magellanic Cloud’s growing presence in technology-led public safety infrastructure, with the deployment integrating IP-based CCTV cameras, video analytics, face recognition systems and centralised monitoring infrastructure to support surveillance across the designated railway stations during this landmark gathering.
KUMBH MELA 2027: A Landmark Spiritual Gathering Recognised as one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, the Kumbh Mela holds immense religious and cultural significance for Hindus, bringing together millions of devotees, pilgrims and visitors. Haridwar, an important pilgrimage destination, is expected to witness significant visitor movement during the event. In this context, technology-enabled surveillance across railway stations plays an important role in supporting monitoring and security operations in a high-footfall public environment. Magellanic Cloud is proud to contribute to this prestigious event through an integrated e-surveillance project supporting railway security and monitoring in Haridwar.
Key Highlights
• ₹29.13 Crore Confirmed Order: Provigil Surveillance Limited has received the LOA from Northern Railway, Moradabad Division, for the provision of CCTV and integrated e-surveillance infrastructure at designated railway stations between LRJ–HW and HW–RKSH for KUMBH MELA 2027.
• Three-Month Execution Timeline: The project is scheduled for completion within three months from the date of the LOA, followed by a five-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) after completion of the warranty period.
• AI-Enabled CCTV and Intelligent Surveillance: The scope includes IP-based CCTV cameras, Video Management System (VMS), video recording servers, storage systems, video analytics and face recognition systems to support surveillance and monitoring capabilities.
• Centralised Command & Control Infrastructure: The deployment includes Command & Control Centre infrastructure, Network Management System (NMS), firewall, workstations, displays and associated networking components to enable centralised monitoring and management of the surveillance systems.
Strengthening Public Safety Through Technology-Led Surveillance
The KUMBH MELA 2027 project strengthens Magellanic Cloud’s presence in critical public infrastructure through an integrated e-surveillance system covering designated railway stations in Haridwar. Through Provigil Surveillance Limited, the deployment will include IP-based CCTV cameras, video analytics, face recognition, recording and storage systems, and centralised Command & Control infrastructure. The project is scheduled for completion within three months from the LOA date, followed by a five-year AMC after the warranty period, further strengthening the company’s position in railway surveillance and technology-led security solutions.
Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma, Chairman & Managing Director, Magellanic Cloud Limited, said, “We are proud to be part of KUMBH MELA 2027, one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings and an event of immense religious and cultural significance for millions of devotees. This ₹29.13 crore order reflects Provigil Surveillance Limited’s capabilities in delivering integrated surveillance solutions for large-scale public infrastructure. It aligns with our strategy of expanding our presence in technology-led security and e-surveillance solutions across railways and other critical infrastructure sectors.”
