Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana” is implemented by the Directorate of Information, Public Relations & Languages, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, members of families with an annual income of less than ₹1.80 lakhs who are over 60 years of age will be taken for pilgrimages to Ayodhya, Varanasi, and other sacred places. The state government will bear all the expenses for their travel.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, the facility is provided to senior citizens who wish to visit religious destinations such as Ayodhya, Varanasi, Nanded Sahib, Patna Sahib, Ajmer Sharif, and other such destinations in India.
• The Scheme also ensures that constraints of travel and local arrangements do not hinder senior citizens from undertaking the journey.
• The Government shall bear the cost of Rail travel (to and fro) in 3rd tier AC to destinations such as Ayodhya, Varanasi, Nanded Sahib, Patna Sahib, Ajmer Sharif, and other such destinations in India.
• The Government shall also bear the cost of transport from the place of residence to the Start of Train journey station at normative rates fixed by the Government. This cost shall be reimbursed to the applicant after the confirmation of completion of journey in the bank account of applicant linked with PPP ID.
• Facility of an attendant to accompany the applicant may be availed by the applicant of age more than 80 years on payment of 50% of railway ticket fare charges either through online payment or by deposit of cash at nearby Antyodaya Saral Kendra.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).
3. The applicant should have completed 60 years of age (as on 1st January of the year in which the application is made for availing the scheme). Relaxation in age may be given to the spouse accompanying the applicant.
4. The applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme once every three years.
5. Family Income of the applicant from all known sources should be upto ₹1,80,000/- per annum as verified by PPP.
6. The attendant should be a bonafide resident of Haryana with Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).

Required Documents
• Parivaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID)
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Proof of age
• Proof of income
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which destinations are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers pilgrimages to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Nanded Sahib, Patna Sahib, Ajmer Sharif, and other sacred places in India.

Q: What expenses does the government bear under this scheme?
A: The government covers the cost of rail travel in 3rd tier AC, local transportation from residence to the train station, and back.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Bonafide residents of Haryana, aged 60 and above, with an annual family income up to [?]1.80 lakhs, and possessing a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).

Q: Is there an age relaxation for the accompanying spouse?
A: Yes, age relaxation is provided for the spouse accompanying the main applicant.

Q: Can the applicant take an attendant along?
A: Yes, applicants aged above 80 can take an attendant along by paying 50% of the railway ticket fare.

Q: How often can an applicant avail the benefits of this scheme?
A: An applicant can avail the benefits once every three years.

Q: What is the procedure to apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Q: Is there a reimbursement process for local transportation costs?
A: Yes, local transportation costs to the train station are reimbursed after journey completion, in the applicant's bank account linked with PPP ID.

Q: How is family income verified for this scheme?
A: Family income is verified through the Parivar Pehchan Patra.