The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has taken a significant step towards facilitating religious travel by proposing a Punjab to Varanasi Special Train under the Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme. The initiative is aimed at providing smooth and convenient transportation for devotees, especially on the occasion of Shri Guru Ravidas Ji’s 650th Prakash Purab.
According to official sources, the state government has submitted a proposal seeking approval for the Punjab to Varanasi Special Train, urging concerned authorities to respond at the earliest so that arrangements can be completed without delay. The move is expected to benefit a large number of pilgrims traveling from Punjab to Varanasi.
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Punjab to Varanasi Special Train to Provide Seamless Pilgrimage Access for Devotees Heading to Sacred Varanasi
The proposed Punjab to Varanasi Special Train will help ensure hassle-free travel for the Sangat, offering direct connectivity to one of the most sacred spiritual destinations in India. Varanasi holds immense religious significance, and this special train service is expected to ease the journey for devotees attending the Prakash Purab celebrations.
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਵਿਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਦੇ 650ਵੇਂ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਪੁਰਬ ਮੌਕੇ ਸੰਗਤ ਲਈ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਉੱਦਮ!
ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਤੀਰਥ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਅਧੀਨ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਤੋਂ ਵਾਰਾਣਸੀ ਤੱਕ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਰੇਲ ਗੱਡੀ ਦਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਸਤਾਵ
ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਸਤਾਵ ‘ਤੇ ਮੰਗਿਆ ਜਲਦ ਜਵਾਬ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਸੰਗਤ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਸੁਵਿਧਾ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਦੇਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ pic.twitter.com/iNf9TRnJ78
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Officials stated that the Punjab to Varanasi Special Train under the Tirth Yatra Scheme reflects the government’s commitment to promoting religious tourism and supporting cultural and spiritual heritage. The initiative is designed to provide comfort, safety, and accessibility for pilgrims.
Once approved, the Punjab to Varanasi Special Train will operate as a dedicated service for devotees, strengthening connectivity between Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The government hopes this step will ensure better arrangements for the Sangat during major religious events.
The proposal for the Punjab to Varanasi Special Train is currently under consideration, and further updates are expected soon.