Maha Kumbh 2025 is projected to generate up to Rs 2 lakh crore in economic growth for Uttar Pradesh. According to the government estimates, the event may generate Rs 2 lakh crore if each of 40 crore visitors spends an average of Rs 5,000.
“Mahakumbh will witness large-scale economic and trade activities. An estimate suggests that with an average expenditure of Rs 5,000 per person during religious travel, the total spending will exceed Rs 2 lakh crore. This includes spending on hotels, guesthouses, temporary accommodations, food, religious items, healthcare, and other services” said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
The food and beverage sector, including packaged foods, water, biscuits, juices, and meals, is estimated to add Rs 20,000 crore to the overall trade, as per CAIT estimates.
Religious items and offerings, such as oil, lamps, Ganga water, idols, incense sticks, and religious books, are another major area of economic activity, contributing an estimated Rs 20,000 crore.
While transportation and logistics is expected to account for Rs 10,000 crore, tourism services, such as tour guides, travel packages, and related activities, are likely to contribute another Rs 10,000 crore.
Temporary medical camps, Ayurvedic products, and medicines could bring in Rs 3,000 crore.
While sectors like e-ticketing, digital payments, Wi-Fi services, and mobile charging stations are expected to see business worth Rs 1,000 crore, entertainment and media are projected to generate Rs 10,000 crore in trade.