Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Trust paid Rs 400 crore tax in last 5 years, says secretary Champat Rai
NEW DELHI: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has paid around Rs 400 crore in taxes to the government over the past five years, trust secretary Champat Rai said on Sunday. He said that the amount was paid between February 5, 2020, and February 5, 2025.
Of the total amount, Rs 270 crore was paid as Goods and Services Tax (GST), while Rs 130 crore was paid under other tax categories, he said.
Rai mentioned that Ayodhya has seen a significant rise in the number of devotees and tourists, leading to more employment opportunities for locals. He added that during the Maha Kumbh, 1.26 crore devotees visited Ayodhya.
In the last year, Ayodhya recorded 16 crore visitors, with 5 crore visiting the Ram temple.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was formed in 2020 to oversee the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, following the Supreme Court’s verdict in 2019 that paved the way for the temple’s construction.
The consecration (Pran Pratishtha) of the Ram Mandir took place on January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the rituals. The event was attended by religious leaders, political figures, and dignitaries from across India.
The temple, built at the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, has since become a major religious and cultural landmark, drawing millions of devotees.
The trust’s financial records are regularly audited by officials from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Rai said.
