The construction of the Ram temple has not only transformed the religious landscape of Ayodhya but has also had a profound impact on the city's economy. Over the past five years, the influx of tourists and devotees has surged tenfold, creating new employment opportunities and significantly boosting local businesses. This rise in religious tourism has also resulted in substantial revenue generation for the government.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai disclosed that between February 5, 2020 and February 5, 2025, the Ram Mandir Trust contributed approximately Rs 400 Crore in taxes to the government. Of this, Rs 270 Crore was collected as GST, while the remaining Rs 130 Crore came from other tax sources.
In the past year alone, over 16 Crore devotees and tourists visited Ayodhya, with five Crore devotees attending the court of Ramlala following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
During an inspection by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) about six months ago, the trust requested an economic analysis of Ayodhya.
From February 5, 2020 to February 28, 2025, the government received Rs 396.26 Crore in taxes from the trust, rounded off to Rs 400 Crore. The Maha Kumbh 2025 further contributed to the surge, with four to four-and-a-half lakh people arriving in Ayodhya daily for darshan. Around 1.5 Crore people visited Ramlala during this period.
Moreover, ten trains from the Kumbh Mela reached Ayodhya daily, carrying around 4,000 passengers per train. This brought approximately 40,000 to 50,000 visitors to Ayodhya each day.
The significant revenue generation from the Ram Mandir has not only enhanced the spiritual experience for devotees but has also strengthened infrastructure development and contributed to the government's revenue collection.
The Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam has been awarded a Rs 200 crore contract for the construction of the Ram Katha Museum, the trust office, and a rest house.
The 944 kilograms (kg) of silver donated by devotees have been converted into 20 kg silver bricks and stored securely in bank lockers. An ERP system has been implemented for error-free financial management after two years of rigorous effort.
Champat Rai also shared the progress of the Ram Mandir construction, stating that 96 percent of the work has been completed. The Ram Lalla temple is expected to be ready by June, while the construction of the Parikrama will continue until October. The Shabri Nishad and Rishi Mandirs are scheduled for completion by May, while the Sheshavatar Mandir will be finished by August. The idol of Saint Tulsidas has already been installed, and its unveiling will take place on Ram Navami, which falls on April 17 this year. By April 30, all the deities' idols will be installed in their respective temples within the Ram Mandir complex.
