Simhastha Kumbh Budget Doubles Prayagraj Mahakumbh: 13,851 Crore for MP Event

• Madhya Pradesh allocates 13,851 crore for Simhastha Kumbh, nearly double Prayagraj Mahakumbh's budget.
• Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 had a total budget of approximately 7500 crore, with 2100 crore from the Centre.
• Simhastha's budget is 6351 crore more than Prayagraj Mahakumbh's.
• Major Simhastha expenditure focuses on road and transport improvements, including Indore-Ujjain widening and a new Greenfield Highway.
• MP's overall budget for FY 2026-27 is 4,38,317 crore, showing significant growth from previous years.