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Prayagraj: Kumbh Prep Transforms City
30 Mar
Summary
- Five major tourism corridors, including temple routes, were developed for the 2025 Maha Kumbh.
- Over Rs 31 crore was invested in renovating temples and enhancing tourist amenities.
- Tourist penetration rate in Prayagraj saw a fivefold increase to 10%.
Prayagraj has solidified its status as a premier spiritual travel destination, particularly in anticipation of the 2025 Maha Kumbh. The city has seen the development of five major tourism corridors, including dedicated temple routes, enhancing its global tourism recognition.
Significant infrastructure development has occurred, with Rs 12.34 crore spent on the "Dwadash Madhav" temples to reinforce its Vedic heritage. Furthermore, 11 ancient temples within and on the outskirts of the city were renovated at a cost of Rs 19.01 crore, with additional tourism amenities developed across ten temples district-wide.
Initiatives to boost tourism also include a Rs 21 crore water laser show on the Yamuna and Rs 25 crore facade lighting systems at six tourist sites. These efforts have driven a fivefold increase in tourist penetration, from 2% pre-2017 to 10% currently. The forthcoming Maha Kumbh is expected to attract 66.30 crore devotees, further defining Prayagraj's new identity.
