UP CM Yogi Adityanath shares success story of boatman earning Rs 30 crore during Mahakumbh

Yogi Adityahath

In order to highlight the success of the just concluded Maha Kumb, Uttar Pradesh chief minister shared an impressive story of a boatman's family who earned Rs 30 crore in 45 days during the Kumbh.

Addressing presspersons days after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh, Adityanath said, “Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj truly became a global event, and the credit goes to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His vision has helped us successfully execute this grand event, and you (the media) have played a crucial role in conveying its significance to the country and the world. I thank you for that.”

He also highlighted Modi’s concept of integrating faith and economy, stating that spiritual tourism holds immense potential, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as the most suitable state to harness it.

“In 2024 alone, 64 crore pilgrims and tourists visited various religious sites across Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Vindhyachal, Gorakhpur and Naimisharanya,” the chief minister said.

Over the past 45 days, more than 66 crore pilgrims and tourists visited Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, creating new records in religious tourism, he added.

Adityanath also said that the Maha Kumbh led to the development of five major spiritual tourism corridors in Uttar Pradesh.

More than 7,000 buses of the state transport corporation along with 750 shuttle buses were in operation. Various central government departments, including the ministries of railways, civil aviation, and road transport and highways, played crucial roles in facilitating transportation, the chief minister said.