Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana
in Madhya Pradesh
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Key dates and updates (Madhya Pradesh)
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Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Apply for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana” was launched by the Department of Religious Trusts and Endowments, Government of Madhya Pradesh in June 2012.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
The age of the male applicant should be 60 years or above.
The age of the female applicant should be 58 years or above.
There is no age limit for disabled citizens whose disability is more than 60%.
If the husband and wife want to travel together, then if one of the spouses is eligible, the life partner can also go on the journey, even if his age is less than 60 years.
The applicant should not be a taxpayer.
The applicant should not have taken the benefit of Teerth Darshan Yojna earlier.
The applicant should be physically and mentally fit for the journey and should not be suffering from any infectious disease like TB, congestive cardiac, obstructive respiratory disease, coronary insufficiency, coronary thrombosis, mental illness, infectious leprosy, etc.
**Note 01:** Application can be made for pilgrimage by forming a group, the head of the group will be the main applicant, but such group will not exceed 25 persons.
**Note 02:** The applicant providing false information and hiding facts can be deprived of benefits under the scheme anytime.
**Note 03:** In order to travel, it is mandatory for the applicant to provide a medical certificate that he is physically and mentally fit and not suffering from any infectious disease.
**Note 04:** Single pilgrims above 65 years of age and 60% of disabled citizens are eligible to take a helper (Caretaker).
Benefits
The State Government provides one-time assistance in a lifetime to senior citizens above 60 years of age (2 years relaxation in case of women) to visit a prescribed pilgrimage outside the state.
In this scheme, senior citizens of the state are made to travel to the identified pilgrimage sites of the country free of cost.
The pilgrims travel by special train, breakfast, food, and pure drinking water, arrangements for stay at pilgrimage places, travel by bus where necessary, and other facilities are made available by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) contracted with Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card, Voter ID Card |
| 2 | For residence proof (Ration card, Driving license, electricity bill, or any other evidence recognized by the State Government) |
| 3 | Colored passport size photograph |
| 4 | Disability certificate (If applicable) |
| 5 | Proof of age |
| 6 | A medical certificate i.e. physically and mentally fit and not suffering from any infectious disease |
How to Apply in Madhya Pradesh
Application Process:
Offline — https://dharmasva.mp.gov.in/uploads/files/Tirth_darshan___Form.pdf Application Process:
Common questions in Madhya Pradesh
Who can apply for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
Applicants in Madhya Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 June 2012 through 1 June 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the scheme, the state government provides one-time assistance to senior citizens above 60 years of age (2 years relaxation in case of women) of the state to visit a prescribed pilgrimage outside the state. In this scheme, free travel is made to senior citizens of the state to the identified pilgrimage site in the country.