RFID Crowd Management at Kumbh Mela & Vaishno Devi — India 2026
Mr. Gandhi of M-Tech Innovations reveals how RFID tags and readers track millions of pilgrims at Kumbh Mela and Vaishno Devi in real time—generating the crowd density intelligence that prevents disasters and shapes the future of India's smart public safety.
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