THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION of India (NRAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. The partnership introduces a customized Self-Booking Tool (SSBT) to streamline domestic travel logistics for athletes, members, and technical officials.
The initiative marks the first time an Indian sports federation has established a dedicated corporate travel system for its members. The digital portal covers both official and personal domestic travel, giving shooters complete autonomy over their travel schedules. The system is designed to directly support the federation’s massive base of roughly 80,000 registered shooters, particularly during national and state tournaments conducted across the country, a media release said.
The online platform grants users exclusive access to discounted corporate fares on domestic routes, along with complimentary meals and preferred seat selection. Crucially, all corporate discounts and service privileges are extended to the personal bookings of the athletes under a single login framework.
For family support, the tool features a dependent management module allowing users to add up to six family members. The contract also guarantees a zero service fee layout—with only standard payment gateway fees applicable—and minimal cancellation charges aligned with domestic airline policies.
The NRAI and Balmer Lawrie’s Travel & Vacations division are currently integrating the secure database to initiate the immediate rollout. The certified digital system fully complies with industry standards, ensuring transparent and up-to-date domestic flight information, the release added.
