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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 Rajasthan government is making continuous efforts to improve the lives of senior citizens of the state. Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, Sharma said. Around 6,000 devotees were taken for 'darshan' of Lord Pashupatinath in Nepal by plane, he said. The elderly are an important pillar of society, the chief minister said. "Their experiences and ideals pave the way
The Indian Railways has earned an additional revenue of approximately Rs 8,913 crore in five years by withdrawing concessions for senior citizens, according to replies from the Centre for Railway Information Systems on a Right to Information Act applications. CRIS functions under the Railway Ministry and develops as well as maintains ticketing and passengers data besides offering various other services. The question of restoring concessions on train tickets for senior citizens was raised in the parliament by members on several occasions, however, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the Railways already pays 46 per cent concession on an average to every passenger. Males and transgenders over the age of 60 and females over the age of 58 used to avail 40 per cent and 50 per cent discounts respectively on train tickets for all classes before March 20, 2020, when the Railway Ministry withdrew it due to the onset of the Covid pandemic. The data of passengers as well as revenu
Realty firm PioneerUrban Land and Infrastructure Ltd will invest Rs 300 crore to develop a luxury housing project for senior citizens in Gurugram. Project Advait is a joint venture with JK Organisation's real estate arm JK Urbanscapes Developers Ltd. The company has received a license under the State's Retirement Policy. The project, spread across 2.6 acres and comprising 164 units, will be developed with an investment of Rs 300 crore. Each apartment is equipped with a centralised air filtration system (TFA unit). Its medical services will be provided by Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, within the project premises. Commenting on the development, Manish Periwal, Chairman and Managing Director, PioneerUrban, said the company has expanded its presence in the senior living space with the launch of this project. "Our investment reaffirms our commitment towards creating exceptional luxurious living spaces. With a strong focus on sustainability, cutting-edge architecture, and resident-centri