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Patel informed the today that the number of pilgrims for 2009 will be around 1.The cost of travel per pilgrim for Airlines has increased considerably mainly due to increase in input costs, increase in embarkation points etc.However, the amount charged per pilgrim as travel cost had remained static since 1994.
2009 is Rs.16/-.The total cost of operations for the carriage of pilgrims this year is expected to be Rs.67/- per pilgrim, out of which Rs.51,000/- will be borne by the Government as subsidy.
pilgrims
by Air
. per pilgrim;
of water free of charge to each pilgrim and carriage of same;
made the following arrangements to ensure comfortable transit for pilgrims:
Terminal for Operations;
;
created;
& staff;
identified and repaired;
to assist passengers.