Varanasi and Amritsar Yatra Scheme

Description
The "Varanasi and Amritsar Yatra Scheme" is a scheme under the "Celebration of Birth Anniversaries of Great saints Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Guru Ravidas, Maharishi Valmiki and Sant Kabir Dass Jayanti Scheme", implemented by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimages to Varanasi and Amritsar for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. To support their spiritual and cultural engagement, the scheme provides financial reimbursement for second-class train travel, enabling eligible beneficiaries to undertake these religious journeys with ease.

Exclusions
• The applicant should not be a Government Employee (including Boards/Corporations/Authorities/Government Undertakings and such Establishments).

Benefits
• Reimbursement of ₹1,000/- or the actual cost of a second-class train ticket (to and fro) per person, whichever is less, will be provided.
• Note: This facility will be given one time only.
• Expected Time of Disbursement: Reimbursement will be made after the journey on the submission of railway tickets.
• Mode of Disbursement: Payment will be made directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste.
3. This facility will be given one time only.
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Application Process
Step 1: The applicant shall contact the concerned Antodaya Bhawan for registration, along with the required documents and intimation of the expected date of journey for this purpose.
The number of persons are fixed for registration, i.e. 100 per constitue…
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The applicant shall contact the concerned Antodaya Bhawan for registration, along with the required documents and intimation of the expected date of journey for this purpose.
The number of persons are fixed for registration, i.e. 100 per constituency. Registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reimbursement will be made after journey on the submission of railway tickets.
The budget will be allotted to the District Welfare officers for this purpose.

Required Documents
• Copy of Scheduled Castes Certificate (along with original)
• Residence Proof/Ration Card/Voter Card
• Undertaking Regarding Non-Government Employee (including Boards/Corporations/Authorities/Government Undertakings and such Establishments)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of this scheme?
A: The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for the Varanasi and Amritsar yatra for Scheduled Caste persons.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this yatra scheme?
A: Only persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste are eligible to apply for this yatra scheme.

Q: Do I need to be a resident of Haryana to apply?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Haryana to be eligible for this scheme.

Q: Can a government employee apply for this scheme?
A: No, a government employee (including those in Boards, Corporations, Authorities, or Government Undertakings and such Establishments) cannot apply for this scheme.

Q: How many times can I avail this facility?
A: This facility will be given only one time per eligible person.

Q: What documents are required for registration?
A: You need to provide a copy of your Scheduled Castes certificate (along with the original), residence proof (like a Ration Card or Voter Card), and an undertaking stating you are not a Government employee.

Q: Do I need to inform about my journey date during registration?
A: Yes, you need to provide an intimation of your expected date of journey for this purpose during registration.
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Q: Is there a limit on the number of people who can register from one constituency?
A: Yes, a fixed number of 100 persons per constituency are allowed for registration.
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Q: How is the registration processed if many people apply?
A: Registration will be done on a &quot;First Come First Serve&quot; basis.

Q: Which class of train ticket is covered for reimbursement?
A: Only the cost of a second-class train ticket (to and fro) is covered for reimbursement.