Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Rajasthan Launches AC Train Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens
Rajasthan's government is starting a program to send 50,000 older people on free trips to holy places.
The Chief Minister launched the first air-conditioned train for this, heading to Rameswaram and Madurai.
This is part of a plan to send people to 13 different pilgrimage sites.
The government is also aiming to improve the lives of senior citizens.
Rajasthan government to send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage.
The initiative is part of the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26.
The first AC train was flagged off from Durgapura railway station.
Senior citizens will visit 13 different pilgrimage sites.
The Chief Minister highlighted the government's focus on the elderly.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
- What
- The launch of the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Durgapura railway station, Rajasthan
- Why
- To facilitate pilgrimages for senior citizens.
- Senior Citizens
- 50,000
- Pilgrimage Sites
- 13
- Train Name
- Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
