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Every year lakhs of devotees reach Khatushyamji to have darshan of Baba Shyam ‘with the help of defeat’. But after getting down at Ringas station, the real struggle begins – long lines of taxis, arbitrary fares and the struggle to reach Khatu Dham. But now all this is about to change. The Central Government has given a big gift to the devotees of Baba Shyam, due to which this journey of faith will now become even more easy and joyful.
Train will run directly to Khatu Dham
The Central Government has given the green signal to the much awaited Ringas-Khatushyamji rail project. Announcing this, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav himself said that this project will cost more than Rs 254 crore. This will not be a long track, but will be a railway line of about 17.5 kilometers, which will directly connect Ringas to the holy city of Baba Shyam.
Till now, devotees had to depend on private vehicles or taxis after getting down to Ringas, which took a lot of time and money. After the construction of this new railway line, this dependence will completely end. Devotees will be able to reach Khatushyamji directly by train. This journey will not only be easy and comfortable, but will also be cheaper than private vehicles.
Not only faith, progress will also come along
This railway line will bring not only faith but also progress to the land of Khatu. This one decision is going to change the picture of the entire area:
- Tourism will get wings: Due to direct rail connectivity, more devotees from every corner of the country will be able to come here easily, which will boost tourism.
- Business will increase, employment will be available: The local shopkeepers, hoteliers and small traders will directly benefit from the increase in the number of devotees. Increase in tourism will also create new employment opportunities.
- The area will develop: Whenever a place is directly connected to the rail network, the pace of development automatically increases. A new wave of development will be seen in the areas surrounding this holy place also.
It is not just a railway track, but a bridge connecting faith with development. Soon, when the first train whistle sounds on the sacred land of Khatu, it will not just signal the arrival of a train, but will herald the beginning of a new era for the entire region.
North India Statesman