The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Tuesday announced Yatradanam, an initiative to take orphans, destitute elderly persons and differently abled students to pilgrimage sites, tourist destinations and excursions on special occasions such as birthdays.
The TGSRTC will provide buses with costs covered through donations made to the organisation. Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar launched the Yatradanam poster in the presence of TGSRTC officials, including vice-chairman and managing director V.C. Sajjanar and executive directors.
Those interested, including individuals, public representatives, corporates, NRIs, associations and NGOs, can sponsor trips. To implement the initiative, the corporation has designed special tour packages covering prominent shrines and tourist destinations in the State. AC, super luxury, deluxe, and express buses will be arranged depending on the contribution of donors. Bookings must be made at least one week before the scheduled tour.
Congratulating the TGSRTC management for launching the initiative, Mr.Prabhakar said many people aspire to visit temples and tourist sites, and that the Yatradanam programme would serve as a boon for them. He appealed to corporates to contribute as much as possible, as part of their CSR activities.
He also requested members of the public to sponsor yatras for orphans, the homeless elderly and differently abled persons to help them celebrate special occasions. He also called on RTC staff to ensure the success of the programme at the field level.
Published – September 10, 2025 12:17 am IST
