Punjab Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme

Punjab Government, through its Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme will now provide the facility to the people of Punjab in which eligible persons can visit the famous and sacred religious places across the country free of cost.
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Introduction of Punjab Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Punjab Government’s cabinet gave its approval to launch the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme in the state on 06-11-2023.
• And, the Punjab Government officially launched the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme on 27-11-2023 on the auspicious occasion of Guru Parv.
• Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management of the Punjab Government is the implementing department of this scheme.
• Punjab Government will now provide a facility to people of the state to visit famous and sacred religious places across the country free of cost.
• All the expenses incurred on Travel, Accommodation, and Food will be borne by the Government of Punjab.
• Devotees can choose the religious place of their own choice and avail the benefit of a free of cost visit under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme.
• Travelling under this scheme will be done in AC Buses and AC Train Coaches and the accommodation facility will be arranged in a 3 Star Hotel.
• Further, the Government will also provide a Tirth Yatra Kit under Mukhyamantri Nishulk Tirth Yatra Scheme which includes Comb, Oil, Blanket, Towel, Mirror, Toothpaste, Mala, Shampoo, Umbrella and Bedsheet.
• Residents of Punjab having age 50 years or more is eligible to apply under the Mukh Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana of the Punjab Govt and avail the benefit of a free of cost visit to famous religious places across India without any cost.
• The facility of taking the attendant is also available if the age of the applicant is 75 years or more.
• It is mandatory for an applicant to be medically sound and fit to travel under this scheme.
• Beneficiary Applicant will have to attest the Application Form from the Medical Officer, MLA or Minister before submitting it.
• Punjab Government allocated Rs. 100 crore for the smooth implementation of Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana in the state.
• Application under the Punjab Government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana can be submitted through any Sewa Kendra or by submitting the application form in the DC Office.
• People of Punjab can now avail the benefit of free health insurance up to Rs. 10 lakh under “Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana”.
• Further, the Complete List of Punjab Government Schemes can be seen here.

List of Religious Places

• Senior Citizens of Punjab can choose any of the below-mentioned religious places across India to visit free of cost under the Government of Punjab’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme :-
  • Sri Hazoor Sahib.
  • Sri Patna Sahib.
  • Sri Amritsar Sahib.
  • Sri Anandpur Sahib.
  • Mata Naina Devi Ji.
  • Talwandi Sabo.
  • Khwaja Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
  • Varanasi.
  • Sri Salasar Balaji Dham.
  • Sri Khatu Shyam Ji.
  • Sri Vrindavan Dham.
  • Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.
  • Mata Jwala Devi Ji.
  • Mata Chintapurni Ji.
  • Sri Harminder Sahib ji.
  • Durgiana Temple.
  • Bhagwan Valimiki Tirath Sthal.
  • Jallianwala Bagh.
  • The Partition Museum.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Punjab Government under its Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme will provide the following benefits to all eligible applicants :-
  

  Free of Cost Visit to Famous Religious Places across India. Expenses on Travel, Food, and Accommodation will be borne by the Punjab Government. Government will also provide the Tirth Yatra Kit to each devotee which contains :- Bedsheet. Blanket. Tower. Comb. Oil. Umbrella. Mirror. Pillow. Toothpaste. Mala. Shampoo.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• The facility of free-of-cost visit to famous religious places across India will be provided to only those beneficiaries who fulfil the below mentioned eligibility criteria of Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme :-
  • Permanent Resident Applicants of Punjab are eligible to apply.
  • The Age of Beneficiary Applicant should be 50 years or more.
  • Applicant should be medically fit to travel by train and bus.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The documents that are required at the time aof pplying for the Punjab Government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme are mentioned below :-
  • Punjab Domicile Certificate.
  • Applicant Aadhaar Card.
  • Document related to Proof of Age.
  • Mobile Number and Email ID.
  • Medical Certificate.
  • Voter ID Card.
  • Recent Colour Passport Size Photo.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Beneficiary Citizens of Punjab can apply for Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme through the following ways :-
  • Through the Online Application Form.
  • Through the Offline Application Form.

Online Application Procedure

• Eligible Applicants can visit the famous religious places across India under the Punjab Government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme by registering themselves under it.
• Registration under the Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Scheme will be done through the Sewa Kendras.
• The beneficiary applicant will have to visit their nearest Sewa Kendra with all their documents.
• The operator present at the Sewa Kendra will fill the Online Application Form of Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme on behalf of beneficiary applicant.
• An acknowledgement receipt will be provided by the operator of Sewa Kendra after successful submission of the online application form.
• The submitted Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Application Form and Document will be verified by the concerned officials of the department.
• The list of eligible applicants will be made and intimation will be sent to them on their registered mobile number through SMS.
• Administration will separately notify the date, timing and mode of travel to beneficiary.
• Beneficiary will have to report at the departure point on the fixed date and time.

Offline Application Procedure

• Applicants can also register themselves under Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Scheme of Punjab Government through the Offline Application Form.
• Offline Application Form of Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme is available in teh DC Office.
• Applicant will have to visit the DC Office and collect the application form free of cost.
• Fill the Punjab Government’s CM Tirth Yatra Scheme Application Form and attach all the required documents with it.
• Submit the duly filled application form along with all the documents in the same DC Office.
• The officials will verify the receive application form and documents and shortlist the eligible applicants as per the guidelines.
• Shorlisted Applicants will get intimation on their registered mobile number regarding approval and date, time and mode of travel to chosen religious place.
• Beneficiary Applicant can contact the officials of DC Office for any help or clarification regarding the scheme.

Important Links Available

• Website of Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Punjab.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact the DC Office in case any help or assistance is required regarding Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme.

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