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Maha Kumbh may generate ₹2-4L cr in 46-day-long mela

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January 15, 2025

THE biggest congregation of humanity at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj may also rake in I mind-boggling revenues, even contributing one percent to the national GDP.

- PARAMITA GHOSH

In terms of numbers, industry and UP government sources peg Kumbh revenues at anywhere between 2-4 lakh crore.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minis-1 ter Yogi Adityanath calculates I it this way: Each of the 40 crore expected people spending 5,000 a head totals 2 lakh crore.

Some say the per capita spending may go up to 10,000, doubling the estimated revenue. The budget for the mega event is around ₹7,500 crore. The state's share came to ₹5,400 crore and the Centre's, ₹2,100 crore.

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