UP Govt Earmarks Rs 2500 Cr for Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in 2025

Lucknow: In the 2024-2025 state budget, the UP government has earmarked Rs 2500 crore for infrastructure development of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in 2025.

This investment will enhance civic amenities, the establishment of the Kumbh Museum in Prayagraj and will also accelerate infrastructural projects and setting up National Law University at the cost of Rs 100 crore.

It is expected that crores of pilgrims will gather for Mahakumbh 2025. They will be accommodated in a huge Tent City to be built in Prayagraj.

• Under Maha Kumbh, 2025, a budget provision of Rs 100 crore is proposed for the Culture Department along with Rs 2500 crore for various works.
• A provision of Rs 100 crore is proposed for the National Law University under construction in Prayagraj district.
• A provision of Rs 14.68 crore is proposed for the establishment of Nishad Raj Guha Sanskritik Kendra, Shringverpur and Rs 10.53 crore is proposed for the establishment of Maharishi Valmiki Cultural Centre, Chitrakoot.
• Under the Mukhyamantri Paryatan Vikas Sahbhagita Yojana, there is a plan to develop one tourist destination in each assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Under this, the development of pilgrimage and tourism areas will be ensured in all the districts of Prayagraj division.
• The Yogi Government will also pave the way for the establishment of the Kumbh Museum in Prayagraj.
• The process of expediting the development and beautification works is being carried out in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Vindhyachal, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Bateshwar Dham, Garhmukteshwar, Shuktirtha Dham, Maa Shakumbhari Devi, Sarnath and other important tourist places.