Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year.
Sharma was speaking at the launch of the ‘Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26’ here. He also flagged off the first AC ‘Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’ under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement.
Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in this train.
“The train will be air-conditioned, ensuring our senior citizens travel comfortably. We’ve also designed the train to reflect Rajasthan’s rich culture and heritage, featuring images of camels, Gaumata, forts, and cultural heritage sites. The Honourable Chief Minister will flag off the train today, marking the beginning of this special journey for our senior citizens”, said Joraram Kumat.
“The entire train has been designed to reflect the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. We’ve incorporated images of our state animal, the camel, Gaumata, forts, and cultural heritage sites. This train will travel to various pilgrimage sites across the country, giving people a glimpse into Rajasthan’s vibrant culture. With these new initiatives, we’re confident that our senior citizens will have a trouble-free and enriching experience on their pilgrimage”, further added Joraram Kumat.
The specially designed air-conditioned trains showcase Rajasthan’s rich heritage, ensuring a memorable experience for the pilgrims. Earlier on June 4, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched a state-wide ‘Vande Ganga’ water conservation campaign to address the issue of water scarcity. Starting on the occasion of World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, this campaign will run until June 20, featuring extensive water conservation efforts by various departments across the state.
Through these activities, public awareness will be raised about the importance of water conservation. For the successful execution of this campaign, ministers have been assigned duties in all 41 districts of the state.
