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Religion
Uttar Pradesh records 156 crore devotees in 2025, CM links faith to economy
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh attracted 156 crore devotees in 2025, highlighting the growing economic impact of religious tourism.
Uttar Pradesh reported that 156 crore devotees visited the state in 2025, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The figure, presented during a press interaction, underscores the massive scale of religious tourism in the region.
Adityanath emphasized that the influx of pilgrims is no longer just a cultural phenomenon but a significant economic driver. He noted that spending on accommodation, transport, food and related services by devotees contributes directly to the state's revenue and job creation.
The state government has been promoting infrastructure upgrades at major pilgrimage sites and improving connectivity to harness this economic potential. Officials say the focus will remain on balancing spiritual hospitality with sustainable development.
Adityanath emphasized that the influx of pilgrims is no longer just a cultural phenomenon but a significant economic driver. He noted that spending on accommodation, transport, food and related services by devotees contributes directly to the state's revenue and job creation.
The state government has been promoting infrastructure upgrades at major pilgrimage sites and improving connectivity to harness this economic potential. Officials say the focus will remain on balancing spiritual hospitality with sustainable development.