Lok Sabha Question No. 191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Tourism Infrastructure for Maha Kumbh, 2025
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Manish Jaiswal, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Arun Govil, Shri Parshottambhai Rupala, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .†1 91

## ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MAHA KUMBH, 2025

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91. SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:

MS KANGNA RANAUT:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any measures have been implemented by the Government to enhance  tourism  infrastructure  and  facilities  in  Prayagraj  for  the Maha  Kumbh,  2025  for  ensuring  smooth  access  and  comfortable experience  for  the  domestic  and  international  visitors,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) the  initiatives  undertaken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the  safety, security, and well-being of tourists, pilgrims and other stakeholders, considering  the  expected  influx  of  millions  of  visitors  to  the  Maha Kumbh, 2025; and
- (c) whether  arrangements  for  running  a  special  train  from  Beohari  to Prayagraj  via  Singrauli  are  being  made  in  view  of  the  lakhs  of devotees from Sidhi Parliamentary Constituency going to take a holy dip in Maha Kumbh?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  to  (b):        The  Maha  Kumbh  2025,  is  taking  place  in  Prayagraj,  Uttar Pradesh.  Organization,  Enhancement  of  infrastructure  and  facilities  is subject of the State Government.

The Ministry of Tourism is promoting Maha Kumbh 2025 through various initiatives. Ministry has set up an Incredible India Pavilion in Mela area to provide information, and to engage tourists, media, influencers etc. New creatives,  a  Digital  brochure  of  various  tour  packages,  flight  options, accommodation  options  etc.  for  Maha  Kumbh  have  been  prepared  and circulated. Additionally, a dedicated Maha Kumbh  Tourist Infoline (1800111363) has been established for tourists. The promotion of Maha Kumbh is also being done through social media handles of Ministry of Tourism. India  Tourism  Development  Corporation  (ITDC),  a  PSU  of  Ministry  of Tourism has setup 80 Luxury tent accommodation at Tent City, Prayagraj. Ministry of Culture has set up a cultural village viz. Kalagram in Mela Area through  North  Central  Zone  Cultural  Centre,  which  features  Anubhut Mandapam, Artists performances, Food zone, display and sale of traditional Indian Handicrafts and Handlooms etc. (c):  As  per  the  information  received  from  Ministry  of  Railways,  to  cater the needs of passengers and to facilitate their journey to/from Prayagraj, 16 train services (including 05609/05610 Jabalpur-Bargawan Kumbh Mela Special)  are  being  operated  on  the  Beohari  -Katni  sector.  For  onward journey to Prayagraj, passengers may changeover at Katni and avail the 176 trains (including 32 Special trains) serving the Katni-Prayagraj sector.

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