Jaipur, June 6 -- The Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on a pilgrimage to various holy sites, including Rameshwaram and Madurai, by air-conditioned train this year. Additionally, 6,000 pilgrims will travel by air to Pashupatinath Temple. The first batch of senior citizens will depart today by train.

Joraram Kumat, Minister of Devasthan and Animal Husbandry, has announced that the state government has increased the number of pilgrims by 20,000 compared to last year and has decided to send them in air-conditioned trains with specially designed coaches that reflect Rajasthan's art, culture, and heritage.

"The train will be air-conditioned, ensuring our senior citizens travel comfortably. We've also designed the train t...