Mahakumbh 2025: Paying guest facility to be introduced in Prayagraj for devotees

As Uttar Pradesh prepares for the Maha Kumbh 2025 authorities are bracing for a massive influx of 40 crore devotees both from across India and abroadThe Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is undertaking extensive preparations on the ground to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for the pilgrimsOne initiative for the massive fair that stands out is the introducing of the paying guest PG facility encouraging local residents of Prayagraj to open their homes to devotees seeking affordable and simple accommodations with all the comforts of homeThis scheme aims to offer a warm culturally immersive stay relieving pilgrims from the high costs of hotels while providing them with quality facilities at reasonable ratesLocal residents interested in participating are being trained by the tourism department in hospitality cleanliness and best practices for interacting with guestsTraining modules cover everything from good behaviour to offering comfort and ensuring a safe welcoming environment for pilgrimsTo streamline the process a tollfree helpline and a dedicated WhatsApp number have been set up to guide potential hosts through registrationCurrently the tourism department has set a goal to establish the PG system in 2000 local homes with accommodations and food facilities available for devoteesThis number may expand depending on demand To register homeowners simply need to submit a nominal fee of Rs 50 along with basic documentation after which they will receive a verified license valid for three yearsThe scheme promises not only to ease the accommodation crunch but also to provide a steady source of income for local families Hosts are free to set their own rent rates with no interference from the governmentThe Maha Kumbh is a 45day religious event that is held once in 12 years Slated to begin on January 14 2025 the Maha Kumbh is spread across 4000 hectares along the river bank The event is being conducted on an estimated budget of nearly Rs 6382 crore of which over Rs 5600 crore has already been set aside for the event and related projectsAlso ReadArtificial intelligence to zero plastic usage heres how Prayagraj is preparing for Mahakumbh 2025This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever