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Pravasi Bharatiya Express: Free 3-Week Train Tour for Senior NRIs

Pravasi Bharatiya Express: The government launched a 3-week,
all-expenses-free train tour for senior NRI passengers

Los Angeles/Nov 11, 2024
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/A.Gary Singh

The Indian government is set to launch the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a dedicated tourist train for People of Indian Origin (PIOs), to strengthen their connection to their heritage. Designed exclusively for PIOs aged 45-65 years, the train will embark on a three-week journey across India, visiting significant cultural and religious sites. The tour begins on January 9, 2025, commemorating the 110th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa.

Departing from New Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station, the train will cover destinations like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gaya, Patna, Rameshwaram, Kochi, Goa, and Agra, among others. The initiative, under the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana (PTDY), is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with IRCTC, offering a unique opportunity for 156 passengers to explore their ancestral roots.

Preference will be given to low-income PIOs who might otherwise be unable to visit India. The government will cover the full cost of the train tour and 90% of the return airfare from their country of origin. Eligible participants will only pay 10% of the airfare. Nominations are now open for the tour, which aims to strengthen the bond between the Indian diaspora and their homeland.

 

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