Indian Railways, in partnership with Chaincode Consulting, will issue NFT-based train tickets for the MahaKumbh Mela festival. This festival is significant, occurring every 144 years, and aims to digitize the pilgrimage experience for millions.
NFT tickets will be minted on the Polygon blockchain, which offers faster throughput and lower transaction fees. Alok Gupta, CEO of Chaincode Consulting, emphasized that this initiative strives for environmental sustainability while enhancing user engagement with digital tickets.
With approximately 1.2 million daily bookings, the NFT project aims to attract international participants. Notably, Laurene Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, is expected to attend the festival in 2025, arousing significant interest.