Mahakumbh 2025: Rs 7,500 Crore Budget, Rs 2 Lakh Crore Revenue Expected in 45 Days

UTTAR PRADESH: The Mahakumbh 2025, which began on January 13, is expected to garner ₹2 lakh crore in revenue, according to an estimate by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The Mahakumbh, which is expected to draw around 450 million devotees over the course of 45 days, will likely cause an economic surge in the region, especially related to the tourism and hospitality industry.

If every visitor spent ₹5,000 during their trip, the mela would easily reach the estimate of ₹2 lakh crore. The CIAT also estimated that ₹40,000 crore would likely be generated by the local hotels, guesthouses, and lodges that will be occupied during the festival. The Uttar Pradesh government spent approximately ₹7,500 crore on religious events.

Praveen Khandelwal, secretary general of the CAIT, said, “Mahakumbh will witness large-scale economic and trade activities. An estimate suggests that with an average expenditure of ₹5,000 per person during religious travel, the total spending will exceed ₹2 lakh crore. This includes spending on hotels, guesthouses, temporary accommodations, food, religious items, healthcare, and other services.”

The CIAT estimated that the food and beverages sector would contribute ₹20,000 crore to the trade. Another major revenue source will be religious offerings and items such as incense sticks, lamps, and idols, which can contribute another ₹20,000 crore to the trade.

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