#Kumbh2019: Jobs which will be generated by Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
What's the story
The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. The Ardh Kumbh Mela or Kumbh 2019, to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj (Allahabad), is expected to be much bigger this year. Kumbh 2019 is expected to generate employment opportunities for lakhs of people and thousands of crores of income across sectors. Here are some jobs Kumbh Mela will generate.
Young Professionals
The UP government is hiring 'Young Professionals'
The Uttar Pradesh government has invited applications for the post of "Young Professional" for the effective planning and execution of the Kumbh 2019 in Prayagraj. Candidates aged below 30 years (as on 1 Jul'18) who have completed MBA/PGDM/MCA can apply. There are 10 positions open and if hired, the professionals will get Rs. 50,000/month. They can send their resumes to resume.kumbhald2019@gmail.com before 21 February.
Details
Prayagraj authorities to deploy Swachhagrahis, volunteer attendants for differently-abled pilgrims
Authorities in Prayagraj are going to deploy one lakh Swachhagrahis (cleanliness agents) to maintain hygiene and cleanliness during the Mela. Also, the Prayagraj Mela authority is ensuring accessible facilities for the differently-abled pilgrims arriving for the Kumbh Mela. It is making arrangements for toilets and relaxation houses, which will require workers for construction and volunteer attendants for pilgrim assistance too.
Tourism
Tourism sector: Jobs for guides, interpreters, taxi drivers, volunteers
The Kumbh 2019 in Prayagraj will attract many tourists and the tourism industry is expected to generate lakhs of jobs both in the organized and unorganized sectors. There will be a huge demand for tour guides, language interpreters, taxi drivers, tour operators, volunteers, etc. Also, the employment generation potential of festival stands during the Mela is expected to be massive.
Management
Workers for crowd management, sanitation, medical camps
As millions of people will be gathering for the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, lakhs of workers will be required for assisting the authorities as well as private companies and NGOs for the smooth conduction of the religious event. There would be a huge requirement for assistants for crowd management, security arrangements, sanitation, medical camps, religious organizations, traffic control, etc. during the mega Mela.
Others
Employment opportunities in hospitality and infrastructure
Kumbh 2019 is expected to trigger income and generate direct and indirect employment opportunities across sectors like hospitality and infrastructure among others. Thousands of jobs will be generated for skilled and unskilled workers for Mela-related construction/renovation activities. Small/budget/luxury hotels in and around Prayagraj will have a huge requirement to ensure adequate facilities for tourists. Locals can generate income by renting out houses/rooms for visitors.