Mukhymantri Tirth Yatra Yojana: Check eligibility, routes and online registration details

Between 2018 and 2020, 35,000 people from Delhi were taken on these trips. Recently, the government decided to include Ayodhya in its list of places that one can visit.

New Delhi: Delhi government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme, under which people over the age of 60 are taken for a pilgrimage free of cost, is expected to restart soon. The scheme, which started in 2018, has been suspended for a year and a half because of Covid.

Between 2018 and 2020, 35,000 people from Delhi were taken on these trips. Recently, the government decided to include Ayodhya in its list of places that one can visit.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The applicant/spouse must be a resident of the territorial jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi.
• The applicant must have completed 60 years of age (As on 1st January of the year in which the Application for availing the Yojana is submitted)
• The applicant/spouse must NOT be employed with Central/State Government or Local/Autonomous bodies.
• The applicant/spouse must NOT have ever availed the scheme in the past.
• The age of the attendant must be more than 21 years(In case opting for attendant)

Mandatory documents required:

• Application in the prescribed form along with Self Declaration
• Self-Attested copy of medical certificate mentioning the applicant/Spouse is mentally/physically fit to undertake the proposed journey.
• Self-Attested Copies of Delhi Voter ID Card.(For Applicant/Spouse)
• Self Declaration.
• Copy of Certificate from MLA for residence of his/her constituency or any Minister from GNCT of Delhi or Chairman, Tirath Yaatra Vikas Samiti GNCT of Delhi.

Documents to be attached with the Application Form:

1. Voter Id card of the Applicant, Spouse and Attendant

2. One Passport size Coloured Photograph of the applicant(Size 5cm x 4.5cm Or 2”x1.75”)

• Should include full face, front view and open eyes
• Should be of full head from top of hair to shoulder
• Should be in a plain white or off-white background
• Shouldn’t be shadows on the face or background
• Should have a natural expression (closed mouth)
• Should not include sunglasses or hats

How to apply for the scheme

Step 1: Log on to the e-district portal at https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on the “Registration in e-District Delhi” section on the homepage of the website and click on “New User”

Step 3: Select “Aadhaar Card” or “Voter Card” and enter its number

Step 4: Click on the “Click on to Continue” option. A form will appear

Step 5: Fill out the form and upload the scanned photograph of the required documents

Step 6: Submit the application form and remember your registration ID and password

Step 7: Now login to the site and apply for Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana

Routes covered under the scheme

• Delhi-Mathura-Vrindavan-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi for 5 days
• Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Neelkanth-Delhi for 4 days
• Delhi-Ajmer-Pushkar-Nathdwara-Haldighati-Udaipur-Delhi for 6 days
• Delhi-Amritsar-Wagha Border-Anandpur Sahib-Delhi for 4 days
• Delhi-Vaishno Devi-Jammu-Delhi for 5 days
• Delhi-Rameshwaram-Madurai-Delhi for 8 days
• Delhi-Tirupati Balaji-Delhi for 7 days
• Delhi-Dwarkadhish-Nageshwar-Somnath-Delhi for 6 days
• Delhi- Jagannath Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar-Delhi for 7 days
• Delhi-Shirdi-Shani Shinglapur-Triyambakeshwar-Delhi for 5 days
• Delhi-Ujjain-Omkareshwar-Delhi for 6 days
• Delhi-Bodh Gaya-Sarnath-Delhi for 6 days
• Delhi-Ayodhya-Delhi for 4 days

Guidelines:

• In case it is found that any applicant/spouse has ever availed the MukhyamantriTirthYatra scheme in the past, they will be liable to repay the entire amount incurred for the yatra along with a penalty of 25%.
• Applicant/Spouse above 60 years of age will have a choice to take one attendant with him provided the age of attended must be above 21 years of age.
• Incase travelling with spouse, the facility of only one attendant will be available.
• Incase applicants won’t be able to undertake the pilgrimage, he/she has to provide intimation upto the 07 days before the travel date. Otherwise, he/she shall not be eligible to apply under this scheme again
• The Yatris will not be allowed to take or use any inflammable material or liquor or any intoxicating articles
• Yatris will be fully responsible for his/her jewellary and belongings during the yatra.
• Yatris are expected to behave in a civilized manner as per the requirements of the TirthYatra.
• Yatris are required to follow the instructions of the Liason Officer.
• The Government or the TirthYatra Vikas Samiti will not be responsible for any accident or mis-happening during the journey

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