- The Rath Yatra will cover first to these ten states and later to all other states and union territories of
India.
- To prepare a detailed route map for the Rath (chariot) ensuring coverage of cities, educational hubs, and
rural areas according to the distribution of colleges in different states, we can prioritize visiting the
states with the highest number of colleges first and then proceed to the states with fewer colleges. We'll
aim to cover major cities, educational hubs, and rural areas within each state.
Here's a suggested route map based on the given data:
1. Uttar Pradesh (8,375 colleges):
- Start the Rath journey from a major city like Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
- Visit other major cities such as Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, and Allahabad.
- Cover educational hubs like Aligarh, Gorakhpur, and Meerut.
- Ensure to travel through rural areas and small towns to reach out to a wider audience.
2. Maharashtra (4,692 colleges):
- Continue the journey to Maharashtra, starting from Mumbai, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik.
- Cover educational hubs like Aurangabad, Kolhapur, and Solapur.
- Travel through rural areas and visit towns along the way.
3. Karnataka (4,430 colleges):
- Proceed to Karnataka, starting from Bengaluru, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mangaluru.
- Cover educational hubs like Belagavi, Gulbarga, and Davanagere.
- Ensure to travel through rural areas and visit smaller towns.
4. Rajasthan (3,934 colleges):
- Travel to Rajasthan, starting from Jaipur, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota.
- Cover educational hubs like Ajmer, Bikaner, and Alwar.
- Include rural areas and smaller towns in the route.
5. Tamil Nadu (2,829 colleges):
- Proceed to Tamil Nadu, starting from Chennai, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.
- Cover educational hubs like Salem, Tirunelveli, and Vellore.
- Travel through rural areas and visit smaller towns.
6. Madhya Pradesh (2,702 colleges):
- Continue the journey to Madhya Pradesh, starting from Bhopal, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior.
- Cover educational hubs like Ujjain, Sagar, and Rewa.
- Ensure to include rural areas and smaller towns.
7. Andhra Pradesh (2,602 colleges):
- Proceed to Andhra Pradesh, starting from Amaravati (upcoming capital), or Visakhapatnam.
- Visit other major cities such as Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tirupati.
- Cover educational hubs like Kurnool, Nellore, and Rajamahendravaram.
- Include rural areas and smaller towns in the route.
8. Gujarat (2,395 colleges):
- Travel to Gujarat, starting from Gandhinagar, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara.
- Cover educational hubs like Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Jamnagar.
- Ensure to include rural areas and smaller towns.
9. Telangana (2,083 colleges):
- Proceed to Telangana, starting from Hyderabad, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Warangal, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar.
- Cover educational hubs like Khammam, Ramagundam, and Mahbubnagar.
- Travel through rural areas and visit smaller towns.
10. West Bengal (1,514 colleges):
- Conclude the journey in West Bengal, starting from Kolkata, the capital city.
- Visit other major cities such as Asansol, Siliguri, and Durgapur.
- Cover educational hubs like Bardhaman, Malda, and Kharagpur.
- Ensure to include rural areas and smaller towns.
This route map ensures coverage of major cities, educational hubs, and rural areas across different states,
prioritizing states with higher numbers of colleges. Adjustments can be made based on logistical
considerations and specific goals of the Rath journey. Additionally, it's essential to engage with local
authorities and communities to ensure smooth execution of the journey.
- The route will be designed to maximize outreach and engagement with youth from diverse backgrounds.