 Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Nov 22: The flag-hoisting ceremony in Ayodhya is further elevating the global prominence of Ramnagari. The image of Suryadev (Sun) is depicted on the flag (Dhwaj) of the Shri Ram Mandir. Following the ceremony, the city is expected to witness a further surge in tourist footfall. Visitors from across India and around the world are arriving in Ayodhya to experience its spiritual grandeur and ancient heritage, a development that is expected to significantly boost the city's tourism momentum.
Between January and June 2025, approximately 23 crore tourists visited Ayodhya. By December 2025, this number is expected to rise to around 50 crore. With this rapid growth in arrivals, Ayodhya's tourism revenue is projected to reach ?4 lakh crore in the coming years. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is implementing a comprehensive action plan to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2029, and Ayodhya's booming tourism sector is playing a central role in achieving this mission. Currently, Ayodhya contributes 1.5% to Uttar Pradesh's GSDP, a share that is set to increase as tourism expands.
Since the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya has seen an unprecedented influx of visitors. Approximately ?2,150 crore has already been spent on the Ram Mandir and associated development works. The city's hospitality and service sectors-hotels, restaurants, shops, travel services, puja material vendors, and prasad businesses-are registering record revenues. To accommodate the surge, more than 76 new hotels have recently opened in Ayodhya. Major private hotel chains, including IHCL, Marriott, Radisson, Kamat, and Lemon Tree, are making significant investments, with a strong focus on ensuring comfort and convenience for domestic and international tourists.
By 2028, Uttar Pradesh's tourism sector is projected to grow into a ?70,000 crore industry, with Ayodhya alone expected to contribute nearly 25%. If the current pace of growth continues, achieving the target of ?4 lakh crore in tourism revenue will be well within reach. Following the construction of the Ram Mandir, the annual turnover of pilgrimage-related industries has risen sharply. Under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state is witnessing strengthened economic growth, social harmony, and cultural resurgence. Temple-related and other activities in Uttar Pradesh have already contributed approximately ?1.25 lakh crore to the state's economy. |
