Nirmala Sitharaman’s Vande Bharat Journey To Jaipur

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman travelled from New Delhi to Jaipur by Vande Bharat train on August 11. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)

Nirmala Sitharaman took a Vande Bharat train from New Delhi to Jaipur for her visit to Rajasthan. She was travelling to attend the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)

The Finance Minister did not limit her journey to official engagements. She interacted with passengers during the train ride, making the journey an opportunity for informal conversations. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)

Two postgraduate students pursuing media studies accompanied Sitharaman on the journey. The students got an opportunity to interact directly with the Union Finance Minister. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)

Two young media professionals were also part of the group. Their discussion with Sitharaman covered subjects including geopolitics, the economy and issues concerning the youth. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)

Separately, the Finance Ministry is set to organise a two-day conclave for public sector banks and financial institutions in New Delhi on August 17-18. The discussions will focus on areas including deposit mobilisation, banking for youth, infrastructure investment, priority-sector lending and support for Global Capability Centres. Around 125 senior representatives are expected to attend. (Image: Instagram/@nsitharaman)