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Religion
Gaya to Introduce QR‑Code Safety Bands for Children at Pitripaksha Mela 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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Starting 25 September 2026, the Pitripaksha Mela at Gaya Ji Dham will provide QR‑based safety bands for children, a first for the festival.
The Pitripaksha Mela, a major religious gathering at Gaya Ji Dham, will commence on 25 September 2026. In a move aimed at enhancing child safety, organizers have announced the introduction of QR‑code enabled safety bands for children attending the event.
Each band will feature a unique QR code that can be scanned by security personnel to quickly retrieve the child’s identification details. The system is designed to streamline the process of locating missing children and to provide instant access to emergency contacts.
This initiative marks the first time that QR‑based safety measures will be employed at the Pitripaksha Mela. Officials say the technology will help authorities respond more efficiently to any incidents involving minors.
The safety bands will be distributed free of charge to all child attendees upon entry, ensuring that every child has a reliable means of identification throughout the festival.
Each band will feature a unique QR code that can be scanned by security personnel to quickly retrieve the child’s identification details. The system is designed to streamline the process of locating missing children and to provide instant access to emergency contacts.
This initiative marks the first time that QR‑based safety measures will be employed at the Pitripaksha Mela. Officials say the technology will help authorities respond more efficiently to any incidents involving minors.
The safety bands will be distributed free of charge to all child attendees upon entry, ensuring that every child has a reliable means of identification throughout the festival.