The Indian government is pushing to improve connectivity between pilgrim centres and boost local economies through the Vande Bharat Express trains. Four of the thirteen operational routes will connect some of India's most revered pilgrimage sites, including Tirupati, Varanasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, and Shirdi. Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of road projects of National Highway-744, ensuring a smooth journey for pilgrims visiting southern India's sacred sites. The improved connectivity benefits pilgrims, boosts trade, creates jobs, and promotes the growth of ancillary industries such as hospitality, handicrafts, and food services.
