Maha Kumbh Mela Added Rs 3-trn to UP Economy

New Delhi: The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj, which concluded on Maha Shivratri, has likely contributed over Rs3 lakh crore to the State’s economy, as Uttar Pradesh progresses towards its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy. On the final day of the Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared on social media that over 66.21 crore devotees had participated in the sacred bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the festival.

According to industry leaders, the grand festival is estimated to have generated business of over Rs3 lakh crore ($360 bn) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in the country.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal, said that before the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, initial estimates projected the arrival of 40 crore people and business transactions worth around Rs2 lakh crore. However, owing to the unprecedented response from across the country and abroad, over 66 crore people participated in the world’s largest spiritual congregation, leading to a massive business turnover exceeding Rs3 lakh crore.