Tirth Barat Yojana
in Chhattisgarh
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Tirth Barat Yojana in Chhattisgarh
Tirth Barat Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chhattisgarh.
Apply for Tirth Barat Yojana in Chhattisgarh
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant should be either a senior citizen or a person with disabilities (including visual impairment, deaf-mute, hearing impairment, or locomotor disabilities).
Senior citizens should be 60 years of age or older.
Persons with disabilities must be 18 years of age or older.
The applicant should not have previously traveled under this scheme.
The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
The applicant should be physically and mentally able to travel.
The applicant should not be suffering from any infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, congestive cardiac or respiratory obstruction-related diseases, coronary insufficiency, coronary thrombosis, mental illness, leprosy, etc.
> **Groups of Pilgrims:**
- The journey will be conducted only in groups. The above groups will be determined by the government or the authority/agency authorized by the government. The journey to any pilgrimage place will be started only when the minimum number of passengers determined by the government is available. Mere selection under the scheme will not oblige the government to arrange a journey for any person.
> **Restrictions on other persons traveling:**
- Only the person selected to travel under this scheme is permitted to go on the journey. They should not bring any additional person with them, even if that person is willing to cover the journey expenses. Only the selected individuals are allowed to travel in trains and vehicles, and each seat/berth will be occupied by only one person.
> **Regarding additional expenses:**
- If anyone, during the journey, wants to avail of facilities in addition to the norms/facilities prescribed by the government, then he/she will have to pay for the same himself/herself.
> **Expectations from the pilgrims during the trip:**
- Pilgrims will not be able to carry any inflammable substance or intoxicating substance in any form.
- Pilgrims will not be able to take jewelry etc. with them.
- The pilgrims will behave as per the dignity of the pilgrimage so that the image of the state is not otherwise affected.
- Pilgrims will follow the instructions of their designated contact officer.
Benefits
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:**
Ujjain, Omkareshwar
Puri, Bhubaneswar
Haridwar, Rishikesh
Mathura, Vrindavan
Prayag, Kashi
Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar
Vaishno Devi, Jammu
Amritsar, Golden Temple
Tirupati, Madurai, Rameshwaram
Ajmer Sharif, Fatehpur (Dargah of Chishti)
Baba Baidyanath Dham
Dakshineswar, Kalighat, Gangasagar
Dwarka, Somnath, Nageshwar
Sammed Shikharji
Shravanabelagola
Velankanni Church, Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu)
Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Nalanda
Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Vashishtha Muni Ashram, Umananda Temple, Shivaji Temple, Shankar Dev Kala Kshetra-Guwahati
Sabari Mala, Guruvayur, Ettumanoor Temple
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card of the applicant |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Identity proof |
| 4 | Domicile of Chhattisgarh |
| 5 | Proof of Age |
| 6 | Residence proof (Ration card/Driving license/Electricity bill/Voter identity card/Any other government-authorized documents) |
| 7 | Income proof |
| 8 | Any other document required |
| 9 | BPL Card or related documents (if applicable) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Chhattisgarh
Who can apply for Tirth Barat Yojana in Chhattisgarh?
Eligible residents of Chhattisgarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Tirth Barat Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Tirth Barat Yojana in Chhattisgarh?
Applicants in Chhattisgarh 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 Tirth Barat Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 4 December 2012 through 4 December 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.