Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Scheme 2016

Description
The scheme “Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Scheme 2016” was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Haryana on 12th July 2016. Under the scheme, the government of Haryana provides financial assistance to the pilgrims of the State of Haryana. The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of ₹50,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less. This scheme will be commenced w.e.f. 1st April 2016 and financial assistance will be provided to those applicants who complete the Yatra after this date.

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Benefits
• The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of ₹50,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less.
• Financial assistance shall be provided to a maximum of 50 (fifty) numbers of pilgrims.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Haryana State.
2. The applicant/pilgrim should complete the Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and the completion certificate in this regard must be obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
3. The financial assistance shall be given only once to a pilgrim.

Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Attested Copy of the Permanent Residential Certificate (Domicile) of Haryana.
• Resident Proof/Address Proof
• Attested Copy of the Yatra Completion Certificate from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
• Attested copy of required Visa and Passport.
• Declaration from the pilgrim that he/she never claim this Financial Assistance earlier and would not claim it in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Scheme 2016” scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the government of Haryana provides financial assistance to the pilgrims of the State of Haryana. The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of [?]50,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Tourism Department, Government of Haryana

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched on 12th July 2016.

Q: When will this scheme be applicable?
A: This scheme will be commenced w.e.f. 1st April 2016 and financial assistance will be provided to those applicants who complete the Yatra after this date.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The applicant/pilgrim of Haryana State who has completed the Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Haryana State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident/domicile of Haryana State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of [?]50,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less.

Q: How many pilgrims shall be benefited under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance shall be provided to a maximum of 50 (fifty) numbers of pilgrims who are residents of Haryana and have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.

Q: How many times can a pilgrim take the benefits of this scheme?
A: Financial assistance shall be given only once to a pilgrim.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: A pilgrim who has completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra shall submit the application within two months after completion of the Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India to the Director of Tourism Department, Haryana.

Q: Can an applicant also apply through online mode?
A: Yes, for online application, the applicant should visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/