Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented an encouraging success story of the recently held Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. While participating in a discussion on the state’s budget for 2025-26, the CM gave the information that a boatman and his family made Rs. 30 crore in 45 days. The boatman, owning 130 boats, earned an average profit of Rs. 23 lakh per boat, or Rs. 50,000-Rs. 52,000 daily.
“A family of boatmen who possessed 130 boats earned Rs. 30 crore as a whole over a period of 45 days at the time of Mahakumbh. It implies each boat earned Rs. 23 lakh over 45 days, which approximates to about Rs. 50,000-52,000 every day,” explained Yogi Adityanath.
The Chief Minister also pointed out the economic importance of the Maha Kumbh, stating that it had brought in more than 66 crore sadhus and devotees to bathe at the Sangam. He highlighted the global presence, with people from more than 100 nations visiting, a good blend of tradition and progress that was above caste, region, and religion.
Denying charges of discrimination at the festival, Adityanath categorically stated that the Maha Kumbh was for everyone, asserting that it reflected Uttar Pradesh’s prowess on the global platform. He rebutted opposition claims, highlighting the commitment of the visitors and the unshakeable faith of the pilgrims. “For the opposition, the pilgrims coming to the Maha Kumbh were a vote bank, while for us, they were our faith and heritage.That’s why citizens believe in our government,” he added, referring to the Samajwadi Party (SP).
Yogi Adityanath also pointed to the huge economic input the Maha Kumbh had brought to the state economy. He put the overall input at Rs. 3.5 lakh crore, with major sectors benefiting:
- Rs. 40,000 crore from the hotel sector
- Rs. 33,000 crore from food and daily necessities
- Rs. 1.5 lakh crore from transport
- Rs. 20,000 crore from religious donations
- Rs. 660 crore from contributions
- Rs. 300 crore from toll tax
- Rs. 66,000 crore from miscellaneous economic activities
