Statue of Unity is the new tourist attraction in India, tourists footfall in Diwali holidays increased by 50%

As per the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, very high footfall of tourists has been observed since the dedication of Statue of Unity to the Nation on 31st October 2018.

• Total 27,17,468 of tourists visited Statue of Unity during its first year i.e.

  from 1^st November 2018 to 31^st  October 2019.

• Till 10^th November 2019, total 29,32,220 tourists have visited Statue of Unity.
• Out of which 2,91,640 tourists means approximately 10% have visited during recent Diwali festivals only.
• Average no.

  of tourists per day during Diwali Holidays is recorded as 22,434 as against 14,918 per day during last year’s Diwali holidays.

• Thus, no.

  of tourists per day has increased by4% due to addition of various newly developed tourists’ attractions.

• Overall average no.

  of tourists is recorded as 9063 per day; whereas in normal working days it is 7030 per day and on weekend days i.e.

  Saturday and Sunday it is 13071 per day.

• Aggregate income generated so far is Rs.