Rs 2,000,000,000,000: The Revenue Maha Kumbh Is Likely To Generate For UP

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has officially commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, marking one of the largest gatherings of humanity in the world. Here’s a detailed overview:

Key Highlights

  1. Historic Gathering:
    • The event, held every 12 years, is expected to attract 40 crore visitors, surpassing the combined population of the US and Russia.
    • Over 50 lakh devotees took the first holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, on the opening day.
  2. Massive Scale:
    • Spread over 4,000 hectares.
    • Budget allocation: ₹7,000 crore by the Uttar Pradesh government.
    • The event will run until February 26, 2025.

Economic Impact

  1. Projected Revenue:
    • ₹2 lakh crore estimated economic growth if each visitor spends an average of ₹5,000.
    • With potential higher spending averaging ₹10,000 per visitor, the total economic impact could reach ₹4 lakh crore.
    • Expected to boost both nominal and real GDP of Uttar Pradesh by over 1%.
  2. Sectoral Contributions:
    • Food and Beverage: Estimated ₹20,000 crore from packaged foods, water, biscuits, juices, and meals.
    • Religious Items and Offerings: Another ₹20,000 crore from oil, lamps, idols, incense sticks, Ganga water, and religious books.
  3. Comparison with Ardh Kumbh 2019:
    • The 2019 Ardh Kumbh Mela contributed ₹1.2 lakh crore to Uttar Pradesh’s economy with 24 crore pilgrims.
    • The Maha Kumbh 2025 is expected to surpass those numbers significantly with almost double the visitors.

Infrastructure and Logistics

  • Temporary City: Described as the world’s largest temporary city, capable of accommodating 50 lakh to 1 crore people at any given time.
  • Enhanced facilities and management have been implemented to cater to the record-breaking crowd, ensuring smooth operations for pilgrims and tourists.

Significance

  • The Maha Kumbh Mela is not only a monumental religious and cultural event but also a substantial economic driver for Uttar Pradesh. The combination of spiritual tourism and large-scale trade activities highlights its transformative potential for the state’s economy.
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