🌏 YATRA KAWACH – The National Travel Safety & Tourism Security Mission
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“To ensure the safety, dignity, and comfort of every traveler in India by providing secure facilities, travel awareness, emergency assistance, and digital connectivity across all tourist and pilgrimage zones.”
Vision:
An India where every journey is safe, clean, affordable, and memorable — for both citizens and visitors.
Tagline:
🛕 “Safe Travel, Secure Bharat – Yatra Kawach for Every Citizen.”
India is one of the world’s largest tourism markets and spiritual destinations. Yet, millions of travellers face safety risks, unhygienic facilities, fraud, lack of guidance, and unplanned travel systems.
Key Facts (2015–2025):
Over 1.5 billion domestic and 10 million foreign tourists travel in India annually.
70% of pilgrimage destinations lack proper sanitation and safety infrastructure.
Accidents, scams, and thefts affect thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year.
Women and elderly travellers often face safety and accessibility challenges.
Emergency medical access is limited in remote or hilly destinations.
Yatra Kawach aims to create a secure and smart travel ecosystem using infrastructure, awareness, technology, and community engagement.
Ensure safety and comfort for all travellers and pilgrims.
Provide emergency help and medical access at travel points.
Promote clean, eco-friendly, and responsible tourism.
Support travel infrastructure — sanitation, rest areas, and guidance booths.
Create a national digital travel security network for real-time assistance.
| Problem | Practical Solution |
|---|---|
| Road and travel accidents | GPS-tracked Yatra Kawach Emergency Response Units |
| Unhygienic conditions at tourist places | Sanitation kiosks and mobile cleaning units |
| Lack of travel safety awareness | Traveller safety education drives |
| Harassment or fraud | Legal and digital grievance cells |
| Pilgrim crowd mismanagement | Crowd control and volunteer management systems |
| No emergency medical access | 24×7 Yatra Health Booths & ambulance support |
| Women & senior citizen insecurity | Safe travel helpline and separate assistance teams |
| Lack of real-time information | Yatra Kawach mobile app with alerts and guides |
One centre at every major travel hub and pilgrimage city.
Provide security, guidance, first aid, and grievance redressal.
Staffed by trained volunteers, police liaisons, and medical assistants.
“Yatra Suraksha Vans” with medical and rescue equipment.
GPS-tracked ambulances and control rooms in each state.
Toll-free helpline for 24×7 traveller emergency assistance.
Deploy mobile cleaning units at railway stations, temples, ghats, and roadsides.
Maintain hygienic restrooms, waste bins, and drinking water points.
CSR-supported maintenance of public amenities at tourist spots.
Real-time location tracking for safety.
Emergency button linked to the nearest response team.
Tourist guides, verified travel vendors, and language assistance.
“Safe Yatra Seva” for women and senior citizens.
Priority queue, resting lounges, and escort assistance.
Free emergency kits and medical aid at major stations and temples.
“Surakshit Yatra Abhiyan” — mass public education on travel safety and hygiene.
Workshops for tour guides, transporters, and hotel staff.
Mandatory tourist safety guidelines in all travel sectors.
Encourage eco-friendly and cultural travel experiences.
CSR partnerships for green transport and rural tourism promotion.
“Responsible Tourist of Bharat” awards for ethical travellers and operators.
“Yatra Sahayak Volunteers” trained for crowd management, rescue, and awareness.
Deployed during yatra seasons, festivals, and tourist events.
| Phase | Duration | Key Activities | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 Months) | 10 travel hubs | 10 Yatra Centres, 5 safety vans | 5 lakh travellers supported |
| Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 Months) | 200 destinations | App launch, hygiene campaign | 5 crore travellers benefited |
| Phase 3 – Nationwide Rollout (18–36 Months) | 700+ locations | Network of 1,000+ volunteers | 25 crore+ travellers reached |
| Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing) | Annual review | Self-running safety network with CSR support |
| Component | Estimated Cost (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Yatra Safety Centres | 60.00 |
| Emergency Response & Vans | 40.00 |
| Clean Yatra Program | 25.00 |
| Digital App & Control Room | 20.00 |
| Women & Elderly Support Program | 15.00 |
| Awareness & Volunteer Drives | 15.00 |
| Management & Monitoring | 10.00 |
| Total Estimated Budget (3 Years) | ₹185.00 Crore |
| Source | Description | Contribution (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| CSR Partnerships | Travel safety, health & environment CSR | 100 |
| Government Collaboration | Ministries of Tourism, Transport & Health | 60 |
| Public Donations (80G) | Pilgrims, travellers, and citizens | 10 |
| Private Sector (Hotels/Transport) | Sponsorship & safety partnerships | 10 |
| Self Revenue | App subscriptions, safety kits | 5 |
| Total Funding Target | — | ₹185 Cr |
| Impact Area | Measurable Outcome |
|---|---|
| Citizens Benefited | 25 crore+ |
| Yatra Centres Established | 700+ |
| Volunteers Trained | 50,000+ |
| Accidents & Incidents Reduced | 40% in pilot zones |
| Women & Elderly Safety | +60% satisfaction index |
| Cleanliness Improvement | 80% at travel hubs |
| Medical Emergencies Handled | 2 lakh+ |
| Tourism Growth | 30% increase in safe travel zones |
National Yatra Kawach Board (IPV HQ): Strategy, policy, and CSR oversight.
State Tourism & Transport Cells: Implementation & coordination.
District Travel Centres: Local operation and reporting.
Digital Dashboard: Real-time safety tracking and transparency reports.
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Coordination with multiple departments | MoUs with Tourism, Police, and Health ministries |
| Maintenance of facilities | CSR-based ownership and outsourcing model |
| Low traveller awareness | National campaigns & digital alerts |
| Funding gaps | Multi-CSR partnerships & tourism taxes |
| Remote area access | Mobile emergency and communication kits |
Actions:
10 Yatra Centres and 5 mobile safety units established.
Clean Yatra Drive across 25 major temples and ghats.
10,000 volunteers trained for crowd management.
Mobile app launched for Kashi and Char Dham routes.
Pilot Cost: ₹4.5 Crore (6 months).
Outcome: 50% reduction in travel complaints; 2 lakh citizens assisted safely.
“Har Yatra Surakshit, Har Musafir Khush.”
Join Yatra Kawach, India’s national mission for safe, secure, and clean travel — from pilgrimage routes to global destinations.
| Target Area | 10-Year Goal |
|---|---|
| Tourist Safety Coverage | 100% major destinations |
| Clean Travel Zones | 2,000+ |
| Women & Elderly Protection | 100% assistance network |
| Yatra Volunteers | 1 lakh+ |
| Travel Emergency Response Time | <10 minutes |
| Tourism Employment | 5 lakh+ jobs created |
| Global Ranking | India in Top 20 safest tourist nations |
Yatra Kawach is India’s shield of travel safety and cultural dignity — ensuring that every traveler, pilgrim, and visitor experiences peace, security, and pride in Bharat.
Operated under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this mission will make India the global model for safe and responsible tourism.
🚆 “Surakshit Yatra, Swachh Bharat – Yatra Kawach, the Travel Shield of Bharat.”
