The objective of this scheme is to provide government assistance for pilgrimage to the senior citizens & Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), who are residents of Chhattisgarh, to visit one or more of the various designated pilgrimage sites outside the state, once in their lifetime.
The objective of this scheme is to provide government assistance for pilgrimage to the senior citizens & Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), who are residents of Chhattisgarh, to visit one or more of the various designated pilgrimage sites outside the state, once in their lifetime.
Under the scheme, the state government provides an opportunity for senior citizens (60 years and above) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to visit one or more designated pilgrimage sites outside the state.
This assistance is available once in their lifetime.
> List of Pilgrimage Sites:
1. Ujjain, Omkareshwar
1. Puri, Bhubaneswar
1. Haridwar, Rishikesh
1. Mathura, Vrindavan
1. Prayag, Kashi
1. Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar
1. Vaishno Devi, Jammu
1. Amritsar, Golden Temple
1. Tirupati, Madurai, Rameshwaram
1. Ajmer Sharif, Fatehpur (Dargah of Chishti)
1. Baba Baidyanath Dham
1. Dakshineswar, Kalighat, Gangasagar
1. Dwarka, Somnath, Nageshwar
1. Sammed Shikharji
1. Shravanabelagola
1. Velankanni Church, Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu)
1. Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Nalanda
1. Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Vashishtha Muni Ashram, Umananda Temple, Shivaji Temple, Shankar Dev Kala Kshetra-Guwahati
1. Sabari Mala, Guruvayur, Ettumanoor Temple
Step 1: Offline application
• The concerned beneficiaries will submit their application forms in the prescribed format to Gram Panchayat/District Panchayat/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare of their respective District. Note 1: The selection of beneficiaries from the received applications will be done through a lottery system conducted by the Collector. Note 2: If the name of any of the disabled applicant's spouse is selected, then his/her life partner will also be able to go on the journey, at the time of applying, the applicant will have to attach the application of the life partner along with the applicant's application. Note 3: Five or more disabled people will also be able to apply as a group. The entire group will be considered as one application and will be included in the lottery. It will be mandatory for every disabled pilgrim to be accompanied by an assistant on the pilgrimage. The assistant should be close to the disabled person or someone of his choice. Note 4: A person above 65 years of age, who has applied to travel alone, will be eligible to take one assistant with him on the journey. On application by a group of persons, a group of 3 to 5 persons will be eligible to take 1 assistant along with the said group, provided that every person in this group is above 65 years of age. In large groups, assistants will be recognized at the rate of 1 per 05 passengers. There will be no facility to take an assistant if the spouse is traveling together, provided one of them is below 65 years of age. This will not be applicable in the case of persons with disabilities. Note 5: If the name of any of the applicant's spouse is selected, his/her life partner will also be able to accompany him on the journey. Even if the age of the applicant's life partner is less than 60 years, he/she will be able to travel with the applicant. While applying, the applicant will have to mention that his/her life partner is also willing to travel with him/her. In such a situation, the application of the said life partner will also have to be attached with the applicant's application. If there is eligibility to take an assistant along with him on the journey, then the application of that assistant will also be submitted along with the applicant. This will not be applicable in case of persons with disabilities. Note 6: If a group of individuals apply together, the entire group will be considered as one application and included in the lottery. The said group can be of a maximum of 25 applicants. One applicant of the group will be called the head of the group. Applications of all other applicants will be submitted attached with his/her application. If the persons included in the said group are eligible to take helpers, then the applications of the proposed helpers will also be attached with this application. The number of people included in the group, including assistants, will not exceed 25. This will not be applicable in case of persons with disabilities. Note 7: The envelope in which the application form is to be sent should be prescribed as “Application for a visit to the place under Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana Year -----, the year in which the pilgrimage place is being applied for. That should be mentioned. Note 8: The applicant will also have to mention the names and other particulars of any two nominees with whom they can be contacted immediately in case of any emergency, in the prescribed space in the application form. It will be necessary to provide the mobile number of at least one of your nominees.
Eligible applicants must be residents of Chhattisgarh, senior citizens (60 years and above) or PwDs (18 years and above), not be income taxpayers, and not have previously traveled under this scheme. They must also be physically and mentally capable of traveling and not suffer from infectious diseases.
Beneficiaries can visit one or more of the designated pilgrimage sites outside the state once in their lifetime.
Designated sites include Ujjain, Puri, Haridwar, Mathura, Shirdi, Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, Tirupati, Ajmer Sharif, and several others across India.
Only the selected beneficiary is permitted to travel. They cannot bring additional persons with them, even if the companion is willing to cover their own expenses.
If a disabled person's spouse is selected, the spouse can accompany them on the journey. The application of the spouse must be attached with the disabled person's application.
Yes, a group of five or more disabled individuals can apply as a group. The entire group will be considered as one application in the lottery.
Elderly individuals (65 years and above) can take one assistant with them. Groups of 3 to 5 elderly persons can have one assistant for the group. Disabled individuals must be accompanied by an assistant of their choice.
Pilgrims cannot carry inflammable or intoxicating substances, jewelry, or items that could affect the dignity of the pilgrimage.
Beneficiaries are selected through a lottery system conducted by the Collector.
Applications should be submitted to the Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or Deputy Director of Panchayat and Social Welfare of their respective district.
Yes, groups can apply together as one application. The maximum group size is 25 persons, including assistants.
Any additional facilities beyond those provided by the scheme must be paid for by the beneficiary themselves.
No, only one assistant is allowed per elderly pilgrim or group.
Beneficiaries can avail of the pilgrimage assistance only once in their lifetime.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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