Kumbh Mela 2019 to generate revenue of Rs 1.2 lakh crore: CII
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 4,200 crore for the 50-day Kumbh Mela this time, making the mega pilgrimage perhaps the costliest ever
- Jan 20, 2019,
- Updated Jan 21, 2019 7:22 PM IST
The mega Kumbh Mela, which began on January 15 and will continue till March 4, is expected to generate a revenue of Rs 1.2 lakh crore for Uttar Pradesh, says apex industry body Confederation of Indian Industry.
Although the Kumbh Mela is spiritual and religious in nature, the economic activities associated with it generate employment for over six lakh workers across various sectors, CII said in a report.
The mega Kumbh Mela, which began on January 15 and will continue till March 4, is expected to generate a revenue of Rs 1.2 lakh crore for Uttar Pradesh, says apex industry body Confederation of Indian Industry.
Although the Kumbh Mela is spiritual and religious in nature, the economic activities associated with it generate employment for over six lakh workers across various sectors, CII said in a report.