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  • Mahakumbh 2025 to generate Rs 2 lakh crore
  • Accommodation, tourism sectors contribute majorly to economy
  • Religious items and transportation drive trade growth

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The Mahakumbh 2025, beginning in Prayagraj, is expected to generate around Rs 2 lakh crore in trade, with major contributions from tourism, accommodations, religious items, and transportation.

Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to drive Rs 2 Lakh Crore in trade, boosting local economy

The Mahakumbh 2025, which commenced today in Prayagraj, is set to generate an estimated trade worth Rs 2 lakh crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

The month-long religious event, regarded as the world's largest human gathering, is expected to draw around 400 million visitors, providing a major boost to local businesses, tourism, and employment opportunities.

CAIT emphasized that the accommodation and tourism sectors will be the primary contributors to this economic surge, with local hotels, guesthouses, and temporary accommodation expected to generate approximately Rs 40,000 crore.

Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of CAIT, shared, “The Mahakumbh is poised to generate significant economic activity, with estimated total spending exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore. This includes spending on hotels, guesthouses, food, religious items, healthcare, and other services.”

In addition to accommodation and tourism, the food and beverage sector, including packaged foods, drinks, meals, and snacks, is expected to contribute Rs 20,000 crore. Religious items like Ganga water, lamps, incense, and sacred books will also generate an estimated Rs 20,000 crore in trade.

Transportation, including local and interstate services, taxis, and freight, will bring in around Rs 10,000 crore, while tourism-related services such as travel packages and guides are projected to generate another Rs 10,000 crore.

Other sectors contributing to the trade include temporary medical camps, Ayurvedic products, and medicines, which are expected to generate Rs 3,000 crore, while e-services such as e-ticketing, mobile charging stations, and Wi-Fi facilities will bring in Rs 1,000 crore.

Additionally, the entertainment and media sector, including advertising and promotional activities, is projected to generate Rs 10,000 crore in trade.

The Uttar Pradesh government has recognized the immense potential of the Mahakumbh in boosting the regional economy and promoting tourism on an international scale. This large-scale event not only benefits local industries but also plays a crucial role in the overall economic growth of the state and the nation.

Mahakumbh 2025 is expected to create lasting opportunities for trade, employment, and economic development in Prayagraj and its surrounding areas.

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