Maharashtra Steps Up Ashadhi Wari Preparations with Air Ambulances and CCTVs

State officials are stepping up. The Maharashtra government has locked in strict health and security protocols for the Ashadhi Wari. Lakhs of वारकरी are walking towards Pandharpur, keeping up the विठ्ठलनामाचा गजर. With crowds this huge, authorities say emergency medical response and crowd management are top priorities along all major routes.

Health and Medical Emergency Services

Air ambulances are on standby. This is a first for the wari. It means critical patients get immediate hospital care during severe medical emergencies. Also, hundreds of medical camps are active along the paths of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhis. Doctors are available 24 hours a day. They provide free treatment, medicines, and first aid for foot injuries or exhaustion.

Security and Crowd Control

The crowds are massive. To watch over them, police have set up thousands of CCTV cameras at key junctions, resting points, and inside Pandharpur town. Heavy police bandobast is deployed. Their goal is to prevent stampedes and manage traffic flow. Local administrations have strict orders. They must ensure Palkhi routes are well-lit and structurally safe, especially near bridges and narrow village roads.

Transport and Weather Advisories

Extra buses are running. The state transport corporation is operating them to help every माऊली travel safely. Officials advise packing heavy rain gear. Forecasts predict continuous rainfall, and officials expect wet conditions. Varkaris are urged to follow police instructions during river crossings and while walking through ghat sections to prevent accidents.