New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), has called for the formulation of a National religious tourism policy, emphasizing that the ongoing Mahakumbh at Prayagraj has clearly demonstrated the immense economic potential of religious tourism. With an estimated 600 million pilgrims expected to take a holy dip during the event, it is projected to generate over Rs 3 lakh crore in business.

Khandelwal stated that Mahakumbh's resounding success underscores the urgent need for a structured national policy to systematically develop and promote religious tourism across India.

He further highlighted that India, as a nation rich in reli...