Jaipur, January 25.
Under the joint initiative of the Nomadic Community Upliftment Trust and Shanti Devi Jan Kalyan Trust, a free pilgrimage to Haridwar was organized for members of the nomadic community. A special bus was flagged off as part of this unique initiative, under which 51 selected beneficiaries from nomadic settlements were sent to Haridwar.
The objective of the pilgrimage is to promote social inclusion and to connect the nomadic community with religious and cultural activities, thereby integrating them into the social mainstream.
Program coordinator Sarveshwar Sharma said that the pilgrimage was conducted under the leadership of Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Metropolitan Coordinator of the Nomadic Community Upliftment Trust. The pilgrimage was organized by Shanti Devi Jan Kalyan Trust Chairman Mukesh Parashar on the occasion of his 25th wedding anniversary.
Mukesh Parashar said that people often spend large amounts on social events but overlook humanitarian causes. After learning about the work being done for the nomadic community by Rakesh Kumar Sharma, he decided to associate his family celebration with this noble initiative. Special arrangements were made to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for the pilgrims.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma said that many participants had never travelled outside their settlements before. For them, the pilgrimage is not only an opportunity to visit religious sites but also a chance to experience the world beyond their locality. He added that the Trust regularly organizes such religious and social programs to bring the nomadic community into the mainstream.
The chief speaker at the event, RSS Metropolitan Pracharak Prashant Kumar, said that the work being carried out by the Nomadic Community Upliftment Trust under the leadership of Rakesh Kumar Sharma is remarkable and will make a significant contribution to family welfare, social harmony, and nation building.
Industries Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said he felt fortunate to flag off the pilgrimage bus and praised the excellent work being done for nomadic settlements.
The event was attended by Mahamandaleshwar Manohar Das of Hanuman Temple, Kamlesh Maharaj, Purushottam Sharma from Khatu, spiritual healer Acharya Tarun Kumar, social worker Sharad Khandelwal, numerologist Mahan Sharma, and several other prominent social and religious figures.