2 Trains from (RGD)RAJGIR to (BSB)VARANASI JN

Kashi- Tamil Sangamam is a first of its kind Cultural and Academic Exchange Programme, under the aegis of “Ek Bharat-Shresht Bharat”

Ministry of Education, Government of India is organizing month long Kashi Tamil Sangamam from 16th November to 19th December, 2022. The broader objective of this programme is to bring the two ancient manifestations of Indian Culture closer, by creating and understanding shared heritage and deepen the people-to-people bond between the regions.

As part of the program, academic exchanges – seminars, discussions etc will be held between experts/ scholars o­n various facets of the two ancient manifestations of Indian Culture, with focus o­n bringing out the links and shared values between the two regions. Around 2500 Delegates comprising of spiritual leaders, teachers, Undergraduate, Phd Students, Entrepreneurs and artisans under 12 categories will visit Varansi from Tamil Nadu free of cost. Exhibition of various arts, crafts, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine etc of Tamil Nadu will be organized in Varanasi. Various Cultural programmes showcasing art forms will be held during the month.

The first train carrying 216 delegates for Kashi Tamil Sangamam started today from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. About 35 delegates from Rameswaram, 103 from Tiruchchirappalli and 78 from Chennai Egmore boarded the train Train no 22535 Rameshwaram- Varanasi Express for participating in the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam event. Shri R.N.Ravi, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu flagged off the first train service carrying 205 delegates for Kasi Tamil Sangamam today, 17th of November from Chennai Egmore railway station in the august presence of Dr L.Murugan, Honble Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry.

At Vijayawada, Delegates were given a warm send off by the Railway Official Team at Railway Station today i.e., 17th November, 2022. Addressing the media, Shri Vavilapaali Ram babu, IRTS, Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager said that such cultural exchange programme highlights the unity in diversity of our nation and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our country and also promote the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between States. He said that it is a wonderful opportunity and experience for students and scholars to explore the nuances of culture and traditions in the north and at the same time exchanging the popular cultural and traditional values of their home state. He interacted with the student delegates and congratulated them for being a part of the great initiative to revive and reaffirm Tamil Nadu's cultural and historic links with Kashi

Interacting with media, Students and scholars expressed their excitement and keen interest of being part in this Cultural exchange programme and lauded the initiative by Government to strengthen its integrity and protect its heritage and civilization values.

Revised timings and date of Bharat Gaurav Train via Madurai

The timings and date of the Bharat Gaurav train via Madurai Junction have been revised at the following stations as detailed below.

With revised timings and date, Train No.06906 Varanasi City – Moula Ali (Hyderabad) Bharat Gaurav train will commence at 05.10 hrs from Varanasi City o­n 24^th November, 2022 and reach Moula Ali at 22.30 hrs o­n 29^th November, 2022 as detailed below.

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