Chandigarh, November 25, 2025 — As part of the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab government has launched free transit services for devotees in its three “holy cities” — Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Anandpur Sahib — and announced several major development initiatives for Anandpur Sahib.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that free e-rickshaws and mini-buses will operate across the three holy cities to ferry pilgrims between key gurdwaras, with the state bearing all operational costs. These transport services are intended to make it easier and more affordable for devotees to participate in the anniversary events.
In a sweeping development announcement, Mann also revealed plans to establish a world-class university in Anandpur Sahib, dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur. The institution is envisioned as a global centre for education, research, and interfaith dialogue rooted in the Guru’s message of human rights, faith, and sacrifice.
Alongside the university, the government will build a heritage street in Anandpur Sahib to boost religious tourism. The announcement followed a unanimous resolution in the Punjab Assembly declaring Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the walled city of Amritsar as “holy cities.”
Mann emphasized that these measures are part of a broader effort to preserve and promote Punjab’s spiritual legacy while improving infrastructure and accessibility for pilgrims.
Punjab Govt Rolls Out Free Transit & Announces World-Class University, Heritage Street in Anandpur Sahib
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