Kutch's Rann Utsav Draws Over 10 Lakh Visitors in One Year, Generates ₹14.24 Crore for Stallholders
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Gujarat’s iconic Rann Utsav attracted 10.41 lakh visitors in the year ended July 31, 2026, highlighting the continued popularity of the state’s white desert landscape and Kutch’s cultural heritage.
The figures were disclosed in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and indicate a steady rise in tourist footfall. Visitor numbers during the 2025-26 edition increased by around 3.97% compared with the 2024-25 season.
Craft Stalls Generate ₹12.11 Crore
Beyond attracting tourists, Rann Utsav has emerged as an important source of income for local entrepreneurs and traditional artisans.
During the 2025-26 festival, craft stall operators earned an estimated ₹12.11 crore, while food stall holders generated around ₹2.13 crore in revenue.
Together, stallholders recorded earnings of approximately ₹14.24 crore during the festival.
From Three-Day Event to Multi-Month Festival
Rann Utsav was launched in 2006 under the vision of then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a three-day event aimed at showcasing Kutch’s distinctive landscape and cultural traditions.
Over the years, it evolved into a multi-month festival centred around the Tent City near Dhordo, attracting visitors from across India and abroad.
Rann Utsav Puts Kutch on Global Tourism Map
The festival has also contributed to the development of tourism infrastructure in the region while providing a platform for rural artisans and local businesses to showcase their products.
Today, Rann Utsav is among India's prominent cultural tourism events and has become a major winter attraction, contributing to economic activity across the Kutch region.
