Yogi government hopes economic activities will get a boost of Rs 3.2 lakh crore

Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is laying special emphasis on the economic utility of Kumbh Mela. The government believes that this event promotes economic activities in the state and strengthens the economy of the state. This time closer to Kumbh Mela Economic activities worth Rs 2 lakh crore is expected.

Why is Kumbh Mela special this time?

Kumbh Mela to be organized in 2025 full aquarius That being said, that happens once every 144 years. Earlier in 1882, Purna Kumbh was organized in Prayagraj.

• Kumbh of 1882,
  • The British government at that time spent about ₹20,000 on organizing the fair.
  • The event generated revenue of ₹50,000, which was later used for development work in the city.

Historical details of Kumbh of 1882

during British rule Purna Kumbh of 1882 But detailed details of expenditure and revenue are available.

• AR Reed’s report,
  AR Reed, Secretary of the British North West Province, had prepared a report on the Kumbh.
• expenses and profits,
  • Cost: ₹20,228.
  • Revenue: ₹49,840 (profit of about 250%).
  • Use: The revenue was invested in the development of the city.

Budget of Rs 6382 crore for Kumbh of 2025

This time Kumbh Mela is near four thousand hectares will be held in the area, in which 40-45 crore devotees is likely to arrive.

• budget details,
  • Total budget: ₹6,382 crore.
  • ₹5,600 crore: For event management and infrastructure development.
  • Previous Ardh Kumbh (2019): ₹3,700 crore expenditure.
• main development work,
  • 6-lane bridge over river Ganga.
  • Four-lane overbridge built at a cost of ₹275 crore.

Great expectations for economic activity

Advisor to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and former IAS officer Avnish Awasthi It is said that this time from Kumbh Economic activities up to Rs 3.2 lakh crore Can happen.

• their assessment,
  “If each devotee coming to Kumbh spends an average of ₹8,000, the total economic activity can reach Rs 3.2 lakh crore.”
  • The actual figure may be even higher.

Contribution to employment and infrastructure

According to Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, Kumbh Mela has already 45,000 families Has provided employment to.

• change in city,
  • Many major development works of the city have almost been completed in preparation for the fair.
  • Major projects have strengthened the city’s connectivity and infrastructure.