The Delhi Metro on Thursday facilitated a Metro ride for the 100 tribal community members representing every State and Union Territory of India. They traveled from INA to Patel Chowk Metro station on Yellow Line to get a firsthand experience of the world class Metro system followed by a visit to the Metro Museum situated at Patel Chowk station itself.
These tribal guests- two each, comprising one male and one female member from every State and Union Territory of India are invited every year by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The invitees subsequently meet the President and Prime Minister of India besides witnessing the Republic Day Parade in the capital.
“Delhi Metro from time to time keeps facilitating such special visits comprising underprivileged children, youths from remote areas of Jammu & Kashmir, bravery award winning children, tribal community etc. DMRC feels privileged to provide an enriching Metro experience to these special guests while promoting inclusivity and cultural exchange,” Delhi Metro said in a statement.