INDIA, August 21, 2015 (Storypick): People consider India to be incompetent when it comes to organising things, but this news might change that perspective to some extent. A book produced by scholars and students of Harvard University along with architects and town planners of international repute, declared that Maha Kumbh 2013 at Prayag to be better organized than FIFA World Cup in Brazil and Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
“Kumbh Mela – Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity” is a 449 page book describing the world’s biggest religious congregation and is distinct management. It says, “For a country notorious for its ‘lethargic’ bureaucracy, the success of Maha Kumbh is truly noteworthy.” Both the events in comparison had been in news for their poor management and preparations despite of more than sufficient funds and government involvement. The World Cup in Brazil faced a national outcry and 2010 CW Games were marred by scandals and corruption.
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