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As part of this initiative, several steps are being taken to provide foolproof security to passengers i.e., train escorting, visible presence on stations, surveillance through CCTV, surveillance on active criminals, collection of intelligence about the criminals and action thereupon, identifying black spots and crime prone trains/sections and enhancing security thereat among others to formulate an actionable strategy to reduce crime against passengers.

The Union Culture Ministry recently announced free entry to all Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments, sites and museums across the country from August 5 to 15, for both domestic and foreign visitors. The Union Minister, G Kishan Reddy, who also holds the portfolio of tourism, said that Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is a start to foster a greater sense of patriotism among people and it should be promoted more.

Be it hunting-gathering, leisure, exploration, research or breaking the monotony through virtual tours during the Covid-19 pandemic, travel has donned different roles with changing times. Sanjar Imam encapsulates how travelling has been an integral part of human existence throughout history. Read on to understand how the travel industry got its current shape in this first of a series of articles.