Yogi Turns Spotlight on Mahakumbh Revenue, Prayagraj Infrastructure

Asserting that the state is going to earn revenue of Rs 3 lakh crore from the Mahakumbh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for preparing the Sangam city and the rest of Uttar Pradesh for such future mega events, requesting Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari to approve a new bridge parallel to the Shastri Bridge and a signature bridge over the Yamuna in Prayagraj to prepare the Sangam city and the rest of the state for future events like the Mahakumbh.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Addressing a gathering at the mini stadium in Vikas Nagar, the chief minister also attacked his detractors for raising a question mark on expenditure at the Mahakumbh. He clarified that Rs 1500 crore has been spent on Mahakumbh. "Against this expenditure, the state is going to earn revenue of Rs 3 lakh crore," he said.

The chief minister stressed on making Prayagraj and the rest of the state future-ready for events like the Mahakumbh. The state cabinet on January 22 had taken a holy dip and had reviewed arrangements at the Mahakumbh," he said.

He said infrastructure projects would not only facilitate large-scale events like Mahakumbh but also enhance Prayagraj's overall connectivity, making travel more convenient for pilgrims and residents alike.