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Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital ... Home India Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital systems India Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital systems PTI 12 June, 2026 06:49 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 12 (PTI) TDB President K Jayakumar on Friday said a new set of reforms, including the use of technology for crowd management and digitisation, would be introduced during the next Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Speaking to reporters after a TDB meeting here, Jayakumar said a number of preparatory works were being undertaken well in advance. “We are working towards digitising various systems. At Sabarimala, there will be no cash-based arrangements; everything will be handled online. This is not limited to financial transactions but will extend to administrative processes as well,” he said. Show Full Article He said another important initiative relates to crowd management. “On June 20, in association with the Police Department, we will organise a major workshop in Kochi on the effective use of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology…

Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital systems ... Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital systems According to Jayakumar, the High Court has issued directions regarding the Sabarimala pilgrimage, and accordingly, the TDB is constituting a task force comprising officials from the Water Authority, Electricity Board, Forest Department, Police Department and other agencies. By PTI June 12, 2026, 10:21:09 PM IST (Updated) 3 Min Read TDB President K Jayakumar on Friday said a new set of reforms, including the use of technology for crowd management and digitisation, would be introduced during the next Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Speaking to reporters after a TDB meeting here, Jayakumar said several preparatory works were being undertaken well in advance. "We are working towards digitising various systems. At Sabarimala, there will be no cash-based arrangements; everything will be handled online. This is not limited to financial transactions but will extend to administrative processes as well," he said. He said another important initiative relates to crowd management. "On June 20, in association with the Police Department, we will organi…

AI-Powered Crowd Management System at Sabarimala | Bhasha Times Kerala · 20 June 2026 AI-Powered Crowd Management System to Debut at Sabarimala This Pilgrimage Season An Artificial Intelligence-enabled queue management system will be implemented at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple ahead of the upcoming pilgrimage season scheduled to begin mid-November, with a pilot rollout planned for this year. Bhasha Times Newsroom Read in हिन्दी Share The Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to deploy AI technology to manage the movement of lakhs of devotees visiting the hill shrine. Board president K. Jayakumar addressed the media after a meeting with three AI companies from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to discuss the scope of the project. The AI technology will provide predictive analyses for crowd management and real-time data on the capacity of each zone and parking lots. Pathanamthitta District Police Chief R. Anand said the system incorporates face-recognition technology, which will be helpful in tracing missing pilgrims, including children and elderly people. The system integrates high-resolution cameras, infrared cameras, sensors and drones. It will provide real-time suggestions to police of…

AI-enabled crowd management system to be implemented in Sabarimala from this year Announced by Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Jayakumar, the pilot programme will leverage real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline pilgrim movement and improve safety, with features including high-resolution cameras and face-recognition technology for locating missing individuals.

Sabarimala to adopt AI-based crowd management, expanded digital systems Thiruvananthapuram | TDB President K Jayakumar on Friday said a new set of reforms, including the use of technology for crowd management and digitisation, would be introduced during the next Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Speaking to reporters after a TDB meeting here, Jayakumar said a number of preparatory works were being undertaken well in advance. "We are working towards digitising various systems. At Sabarimala, there will be no cash-based arrangements; everything will be handled online. This is not limited to financial transactions but will extend to administrative processes as well," he said. He said another important initiative relates to crowd management. "On June 20, in association with the Police Department, we will organise a major workshop in Kochi on the effective use of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology for crowd management. Around six recognised AI experts will participate in the event," he said. He said the aim was to develop a protocol under which the pilgrimage movement to Nilakkal, Pampa, Marakkoottam and Sannidhanam would be regulated based on real-time crowd condition…

Sabarimala to go cashless, use AI for crowd management this season 57 TDB President K Jayakumar on Friday said a new set of reforms, including the use of technology for crowd management and digitisation, would be introduced during the next Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Speaking to reporters after a TDB meeting here, Jayakumar said a number of preparatory works were being undertaken well in advance. “We are working towards digitising various systems. At Sabarimala, there will be no cash-based arrangements; everything will be handled online. This is not limited to financial transactions but will extend to administrative processes as well,” he said. He said another important initiative relates to crowd management. “On June 20, in association with the Police Department, we will organise a major workshop in Kochi on the effective use of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology for crowd management. Around six recognised AI experts will participate in the event,” he said. He said the aim was to develop a protocol under which the pilgrimage movement to Nilakkal, Pampa, Marakkoottam and Sannidhanam would be regulated based on real-time crowd conditions. “Using AI in real time, d…