YATRA KAWACH – The National Travel Safety and Tourism Security Mission
Under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638)
Website: www.ipvsurakshaakawach.com
Contact: 9354679155
1. Mission Statement
“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.”
2. Background and Need
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 percent 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.
3. Core Objectives
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 including sanitation, rest areas, and guidance booths
Create a national digital travel security network for real-time assistance
4. Major Problems and Yatra Kawach Solutions
Road and travel accidents
Solution: GPS-tracked Yatra Kawach Emergency Response Units
Unhygienic conditions at tourist places
Solution: Sanitation kiosks and mobile cleaning units
Lack of travel safety awareness
Solution: Traveller safety education drives
Harassment or fraud
Solution: Legal and digital grievance cells
Pilgrim crowd mismanagement
Solution: Crowd control and volunteer management systems
No emergency medical access
Solution: 24x7 Yatra Health Booths and ambulance support
Women and senior citizen insecurity
Solution: Safe travel helpline and separate assistance teams
Lack of real-time information
Solution: Yatra Kawach mobile app with alerts and guides
5. Project Components
A. Yatra Kawach Safety and Assistance Centres
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
B. Yatra Emergency Response Network
Yatra Suraksha Vans with medical and rescue equipment
GPS-tracked ambulances and control rooms in each state
Toll-free helpline for 24x7 traveller emergency assistance
C. Clean Yatra Initiative
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
D. Digital Platform – Yatra Kawach App
Real-time location tracking for safety
Emergency button linked to the nearest response team
Tourist guides, verified travel vendors, and language assistance
E. Women and Elderly Traveler Support
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
F. Travel Awareness and Training Campaign
Surakshit Yatra Abhiyan for mass public education on travel safety and hygiene
Workshops for tour guides, transporters, and hotel staff
Mandatory tourist safety guidelines in all travel sectors
G. Eco and Cultural Tourism Promotion
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
H. Volunteer and Community Program
Yatra Sahayak Volunteers trained for crowd management, rescue, and awareness
Deployed during yatra seasons, festivals, and tourist events
6. Implementation Plan (3-Year National Roadmap)
Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 Months)
Coverage: 10 travel hubs
Key Activities: 10 Yatra Centres and 5 safety vans
Expected Outcome: 5 lakh travellers supported
Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 Months)
Coverage: 200 destinations
Key Activities: App launch and hygiene campaign
Expected Outcome: 5 crore travellers benefited
Phase 3 – Nationwide Rollout (18–36 Months)
Coverage: 700 plus locations
Key Activities: Network of 1,000 plus volunteers
Expected Outcome: 25 crore plus travellers reached
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing)
Key Activities: Annual review
Expected Outcome: Self-running safety network with CSR support
7. Budget Estimate (3 Years – Pan India)
Yatra Safety Centres: 60.00 crore
Emergency Response and Vans: 40.00 crore
Clean Yatra Program: 25.00 crore
Digital App and Control Room: 20.00 crore
Women and Elderly Support Program: 15.00 crore
Awareness and Volunteer Drives: 15.00 crore
Management and Monitoring: 10.00 crore
Total Estimated Budget (3 Years): 185.00 crore
8. Funding Model
CSR Partnerships: Travel safety, health and environment CSR – 100 crore
Government Collaboration: Ministries of Tourism, Transport and Health – 60 crore
Public Donations (80G): Pilgrims, travellers and citizens – 10 crore
Private Sector (Hotels and Transport): Sponsorship and safety partnerships – 10 crore
Self Revenue: App subscriptions and safety kits – 5 crore
Total Funding Target: 185 crore
9. Expected Impact (3 Years)
Citizens Benefited: 25 crore plus
Yatra Centres Established: 700 plus
Volunteers Trained: 50,000 plus
Accidents and Incidents Reduced: 40 percent in pilot zones
Women and Elderly Safety: 60 percent satisfaction index
Cleanliness Improvement: 80 percent at travel hubs
Medical Emergencies Handled: 2 lakh plus
Tourism Growth: 30 percent increase in safe travel zones
10. Governance and Management
National Yatra Kawach Board (IPV HQ): Strategy, policy and CSR oversight
State Tourism and Transport Cells: Implementation and coordination
District Travel Centres: Local operation and reporting
Digital Dashboard: Real-time safety tracking and transparency reports
11. Risk and Mitigation Plan
Coordination with multiple departments
Mitigation: MoUs with Tourism, Police, and Health ministries
Maintenance of facilities
Mitigation: CSR-based ownership and outsourcing model
Low traveller awareness
Mitigation: National campaigns and digital alerts
Funding gaps
Mitigation: Multi-CSR partnerships and tourism taxes
Remote area access
Mitigation: Mobile emergency and communication kits
12. Pilot Example – Uttarakhand and Varanasi
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 percent reduction in travel complaints and 2 lakh citizens assisted safely
13. Public Campaign Message
“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.
14. Long-Term National Goals (2025–2035)
Tourist Safety Coverage: 100 percent major destinations
Clean Travel Zones: 2,000 plus
Women and Elderly Protection: 100 percent assistance network
Yatra Volunteers: 1 lakh plus
Travel Emergency Response Time: Less than 10 minutes
Tourism Employment: 5 lakh plus jobs created
Global Ranking: India in Top 20 safest tourist nations
15. Conclusion
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.”
