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Pandharpur Wari Management

Presented by: Koustubh Javheri

Sanitation Management Overview

The Pandharpur Wari attracts millions of devotees. Effective sanitation is crucial to ensure hygiene and public health throughout the pilgrimage.

Poop Management

• Deployment of mobile and bio-toilets
• Regular cleaning and suction trucks
• Awareness campaigns for cleanliness

Pee Management

• Urinals at regular intervals
• Gender-specific facilities
• Waterless urinals to conserve water

Waste Management

Wet Waste

• Animal-Eatable: Fruit peels, leftover food → sent to shelters
• Not Eatable: Spoiled food → composting or biogas

Dry Waste

• Plastic bottles, wrappers, paper
• Sorted and sent to recycling centers

Paper Waste

• Flyers, pamphlets collected and recycled

Infrastructure Management

• Temporary shelters and tents
• Water stations and food stalls
• Charging rooms and signage

Food Management

• Community kitchens (Annadan)
• Hygiene and quality checks
• Distribution zones to avoid crowding

Changing Room Management

• Gender-specific changing tents
• Clean water and drainage
• Security and privacy

Police & Hospital Facilities

• Mobile police vans and checkpoints
• First-aid centers and ambulances
• Coordination with local hospitals

Parking Management

• Designated parking zones
• Shuttle services
• Volunteer marshals for traffic flow

Crowd & People Management

• RFID wristbands for tracking
• Announcements and LED boards
• Emergency evacuation plans

Public Feedback & Suggestions

• Suggestion boxes and QR surveys
• Feedback from locals and pilgrims
• Continuous improvement model

Visual Gallery

Include images of:

• Bio-toilets and sanitation
• Waste bins and segregation
• Crowd scenes and police setups
• Food distribution and parking zones

Conclusion

Pandharpur Wari is a massive spiritual event that requires coordinated efforts in sanitation, infrastructure, and crowd control. With proper planning and community involvement, it can be a model of sustainable pilgrimage management.