IRCTC unveils NFT tickets for Lucknow-Delhi Tejas trains as Holi-themed digital souvenir

The digital asset industry in India marked March 13 as a historic day when the NFT sector received straightforward approval from the Indian Railways. To celebrate the spirit of Holi, IRCTC has unveiled colorful NFT tickets for two Tejas trains running between the cities of Delhi and Lucknow. IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is a central public sector enterprise managed by the Ministry of Railways in the country.

IRCTC unveiled their first look. NFTs Through its highly functional X handle. From its looks, these NFTs will show outlines of landmarks of Delhi and Lucknow against a colorful shaded background. From March 20, ticket buyers of Tejas trains numbered 82501 and 82502 will be eligible to access these NFTs. The move will end on April 2.

NFTs also come with some benefits which IRCTC has explained in its X post. He said, “These tickets are not just digital souvenirs. They are a symbol of our dedication to enriching your travel experiences, allowing you to personalize your travel memories with your photos and handpicks. One can enjoy exclusive offers from selected brands.

As of now, IRCTC has not officially confirmed whether all ticket buyers will get these NFT tickets as a complimentary part of their purchase, or if they will have to pay extra for these digital collections. Will have to. NFTs are digital collections built on blockchain networks.

Indian Railways has already been exploring blockchain tech for long enough that it is circulating NFTs as digital memory. For instance, in March last year, the National Academy of Indian Railways in partnership with Polygon launched a workshop to spread awareness about the benefits of blockchain in railway industries.

Earlier this year, IRCTC was offering tickets to Ayodhya in the form of CNFT.

“More than a ticket to Ayodhya Dham – a memorial to the divine Shri Ramatsu. With Blockchain NFT, preserve the sacred memories of Lord Shri Ram’s arrival forever,” IRCTC had exclusively said at the dedication. website On time.

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