The Maha Kumbh gives a glimpse of how faith can play major part in pushing religious tourism, leading to employment and revenue generation
There is substantial increase in religious tourism in Ayodhya after construction of Ram Temple, with total number of tourists rising from 6.02 million in 2020 to 164 million in 2024: Tourism Ministry
India’s tourism industry is resurging, boosting economic growth and forex earnings. The 2024 Tourism Data Compendium shows the sector has surpassed pre-2019 levels