A Boatman Earned Rs30 Crore During Maha Kumbh Mela; Know How!

A Boatman Earned Rs30 Crore During Maha Kumbh Mela

Maha Kumbh 2025 was a lucky event for many. Just days after Maha Kumbh, the Yogi Adityanath  government of Uttar Pradesh posted a motivational tale of a boatman who made Rs 30 crore. Pintu Mahara, the boatman, received spotlight after narrating his tale to the UP CM himself.

In a recent government release, a motivational anecdote of Prayagraj boatman named Pintu Mahara hit the headlines. The boatman informed that he made Rs 30 crore from the Maha Kumbh 2025 in 45 days and his life was transformed.

According to the statement issued on Wednesday, “Pintu Mahara, a boatman from the Arail area of Prayagraj, earned Rs 30 crores in 45 days. Pintu's life took a dramatic turn with one bold decision. Anticipating a massive influx of devotees, he expanded his fleet from 60 to 130 boats ahead of the Maha Kumbh.”

The statement further read, "This strategic move proved highly rewarding, ensuring substantial earnings and securing his family's future for generations.” The press statement did not include any other details like the cost incurred on purchasing the boats and daily cost of running one boat.

While countering the opposition’s criticism, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the state assembly about the earnings of the family during Maha Kumbh.

Reacting to the Samajwadi Party's allegation that the boatmen of Prayagraj were "exploited," the chief minister said, "I am telling the success story of a boatman's family. They have 130 boats. In 45 days (of Maha Kumbh), they made a profit of Rs 30 crore... This means each boat has earned Rs 23 lakh. On a daily basis, they earned Rs 50,000-52,000 from each boat."

Talking more about the Maha Kumbh, the Chief Minister emphasized the economic contribution of Maha Kumbh. He further stated that the event had been visited by individuals from more than 100 nations and more than 66 crore devotees and sadhus had taken a holy dip in the Sangam.