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Ambedkar circuit train

  • April 15, 2023
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Ambedkar circuit train

Subject: Scheme

Concept :

  • On April 14,2023, the government of India launched the first Ambedkar circuit tourist train, which will cover prominent places associated with the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • The ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist train’ is being operated under the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative, which is aimed at promoting domestic tourism, and is a joint collaboration between the Ministries of Tourism and Railways.
  • The eight-day tour will include visits to places associated with the life of Dr. Ambedkar such as New Delhi, Mhow, Nagpur and the sacred Buddhist sites of Sanchi, Sarnath, Gaya, Rajgir, and Nalanda.

Bharat Gaurav Scheme

  • Launched in November 2021, under the scheme, trains now have a third segment for tourism. Till now, the Railways had passenger segments and goods segments.
  • These trains are not regular trains that will run as per a timetable but will be more on the lines of the Ramayana Express being run by the IRCTC.
  • It was announced under the theme-based tourist circuit trains. These trains will be run by both private players and IRCTC, in theme-based circuits.
  • By theme-based tourism (circuits), the railways mean trains like Guru Kripa that go to all places related to Guru Nanak or a Ramayan-themed train to touch upon places related to Lord Ram.
  • Anyone, from societies, trusts, consortia and even state governments can apply to take these trains and run them on special tourism circuits based on a theme.
  • Service Provider will offer all-inclusive packages to tourists including rail travel, hotel accommodation, sightseeing arrangement, visit to historical/heritage sites, tour guides etc.

Dekho Apna Desh initiative

  • Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Tourism
  • The scheme aims to promote tourism and encourage people to explore the rich cultural heritage and diversity of India.
  • The scheme is intended to offer financial help to tourists travelling to different parts of India.
  • The government has set aside a substantial budget for the implementation of this scheme, which will be used to promote travel and build out tourist infrastructure around the nation.
  • The scheme aims to increase domestic tourism in India and under this plan, around 50 destinations in the country will be developed and promoted to attract tourists.
Ambedkar circuit train Schemes

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