Religious tourism is expected to create up to 2 lakh job opportunities in the next four to five years, global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug said.
Religious tourism has been gaining momentum in India and is expected to grow annually at over 16 per cent between 2023 and 2030, Alug said.
According to him, the segment accounts for 60 per cent of domestic tourism.
“In the next four to five years, religious tourism is anticipated to create up to two lakh job opportunities. With a projected revenue of $60 billion by 2028, religious tourism will open employment avenues for both temporary and permanent workers,” Alug told PTI.
According to industry reports, the number of overnight journeys for pilgrimages went up post-Covid and there was a 14 per cent rise in donations in 2021-2022, he said.
The recent inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya could further boost religious tourism, he said.
“The inauguration of Ram Mandir alone is expected…
