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What is the significance of Kartarpur corridor?
Ahead of Guru Nanak’s 550th Prakash Purab celebrations the Kartarpur corridor, connecting Sri Darbar Sahib Dera Baba Nanak in India’s Punjab with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur was thrown open on 9 November 2019 facilitating the first Jatha (batch) of more than 550 pilgrims to travel to the last resting place of Guru …
Who funded Kartarpur corridor?
The government has earmarked Rs 100 crore in the federal budget for the development of the Kartarpur corridor. The funds will be used for land acquisition and development of infrastructure of Kartarpur under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the next financial year 2019-20, Geo TV reported.
Can we go Kartarpur Sahib without passport?
No. There won’t be any stamp put on the passport by Indian or Pakistani immigration authorities. An entry permit will be given at the Indian side of the border, which will be provided to Pakistani authorities after crossing over.
Is Kartarpur corridor open in 2021?
“In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM @Narendramodi govt has decided to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, Nov 17. This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community,” Shah said in a Twitter post.
Which is the oldest Gurudwara of India?
Kartarpur
The first gurdwara was built in Kartarpur, on the banks of Ravi River in the Punjab region by the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev in the year 1521.
Can we go to Kartarpur without passport?
The Kartarpur corridor allows Sikh pilgrims to travel to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib without a visa and return to India on the same day. As per India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, those seeking to visit Kartarpur corridor must fulfil the following conditions: Applicant should possess a valid passport.