As the visit to pilgrimage places are an attractive method to lure voters, so various state governments are launching their own Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 2023. It includes the state govt's of Haryana, Delhi and Punjab. Some other states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are also running their teerth yatra schemes in the name of Varishtha Nagrik tirth yatra yojana and Tirth darshan yojana respectively. 

In this article, we will describe the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 2023 online application form filling process for different states. So if you are residing in either Delhi or Haryana or Punjab, then you must read this article till the end to know how to make registration for pilgrim free travel scheme.

Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana in Punjab

On 27 November 2023 on the occasion of Guru Parb, CM Bhagwant Mann has launched Punjab Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. The scheme, named the मुख्यमंत्री तीर्थ यात्रा योजना in its first phase would run from Nov 27, 2023 to February 29, 2024. In the 1st phase of the scheme, around 50,000 people shall go to pilgrimage. 

Pilgrims will be taken to religious destinations, both within and outside the state, via trains and buses. Earlier  on 6 November 2023, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister himself had approved the Free Pilgrimage Scheme, allowing state residents to undertake tirath yatra. Punjab cabinet has made a budgetary provision of Rs. 40 crore for this initiative.

For 13 weeks running of the scheme, pilgrims can visit places like Sh. Nanded Sahib, Patna Sahib, Varanasi, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Mata Naina Devi Mandir etc. The first train under Punjab Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna has left from Amritsar Railway Station to Shri Nanded Sahib.  

About Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 2023 in Haryana

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed the 'Antyodaya Mahasammelan' organized on the occasion of completion of 9 years of the Government of Haryana as the chief guest in Karnal on 2 November 2023. Here, Union Home Minister launches 5 public welfare schemes 
  • Mukhya Mantri Teertha Yatra Yojana, 
  • Ayushman Bharat Chirayu Yojana, 
  • Haryana Aay Vriddhi Board, 
  • Chief Minister Antyodaya Milk Production Cooperative Promotion Scheme and 
  • HAPPY i.e. Haryana Antyodaya Parivar Parivahan Yojna. 
Union Home Minister said that the people of the country elected Shri Narendra Modi two times as the Prime Minister with majority. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and on January 22, 2024, Shri Modi will also perform Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir. He requested the citizens of Haryana to first take the elders of their families for the darshan of Ram Lalla under the Mukhya Mantri Teertha Yatra Yojana. Many dignitaries including Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal were present on this occasion.

About Delhi Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 

Delhi govt invites mukhyamantri tirth yatra yojana online registration form 2023 at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in. Senior citizens can apply online for Delhi Sarkar Tirth Yatra Yojana to get scheme benefits. Around 77000 elderly people (above 60 yrs of age) in Delhi will be able to get free pilgrimage visit facility. आइये अब जानते है की दिल्ली सरकार की मुख्यमंत्री तीर्थ यात्रा योजना के लिए आप कैसे ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

A total of 15 routes are available for travelling under Delhi Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. These routes includes the recently added Velankanni Church in Tamil Nadu and Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. In Delhi Govt Teerth Yatra Scheme, senior citizens can go on pilgrimages at the government's expense.

Yatra could not be held in FY 2020 and FY 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. A total of 1,100 residents per assembly constituency can avail this facility in a year subject to the cap of total 77,000 residents per year.
 

How to Apply Online for Delhi Sarkar Teerth Yatra Yojana 2023

Any resident of the national capital aged 60 or above can go to pilgrimage under Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana after acquiring a certificate from a local MLA, stating that he lives in the legislator's constituency. One attendant aged 21 yrs or more can accompany each traveller whose expenses will also be taken up by the Delhi government. Delhi Sarkar Tirth Yatra Yojna was approved by the Delhi cabinet on 9 January 2018 and launched in the same year itself. All expenses related to travel, food and accommodation are borne by the state govt. of NCT of Delhi.

Delhi Govt Tirth Yatra Online Registration form can be filled through e-district portal and anyone must not submit any manual application. For Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna, counters of SDM office, office of Tirth Vikas Samiti and MLA offices would serve as facilitation counters. Interested candidates can now apply online for Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 2023 at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in official website for trip to pilgrims.

Delhi CM Tirth Yatra Yojana Online Registration / Application Form

Here you can check process for filling up of Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Online Registration / Application Form.
  • First of all, you can go to official e district delhi website at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
  • On landing page you can click at "New User" link under "Citizen's Corner" section.
  • You can select document type, enter document number to open e district delhi mukhyamantri tirth yatra yojana registration form.
  • Enter all details like identity document details, gender, basic information, date of birth, address, e-mail ID, mobile number and submit it.
  • A valid Mobile No. is mandatory for online registration. Any wrong information will lead to cancellation of registration. After registration, access code and password will be sent at the mobile no. provided in the registration form. 
  • The registration needs to be completed within 72 hours by providing the access code and password at the e-District Delhi website otherwise registration will not be completed and citizen will be required to provide the registration details again. In case you do not have an Aadhaar No. or Voter ID Card, please apply at any of the counters at Tehsil/Sub-Division Office.
After registration process is completed by applicant senior citizen, then login at edistrict delhi govt website using link - https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/in/en/Account/Login.html

Delhi Govt Teerath Yatra Yojana Route List

RouteDuration
Delhi-Mathura-Vrindavan-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi5 days
Delhi-Dwarkadhish-Nageshwar-Somnath-Delhi6 days
Delhi-Rameshwaram-Madurai-Delhi8 days
Delhi-Ujjain-Omkareshwar-Delhi6 days
Delhi-Tirupati Balaji-Delhi7 days
Delhi- Jagannath Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar-Delhi7 days
Delhi-Ajmer-Pushkar-Nathdwara-Haldighati-Udaipur-Delhi6 days
Delhi-Amritsar-Wagah Border-Anandpur Sahib-Delhi4 days
Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Neelkanth-Delhi4 days
Delhi-Vaishno Devi-Jammu-Delhi5 days
Delhi-Shirdi-Shani Shinglapur-Triyambakeshwar-Delhi5 days
Delhi-Bodh Gaya-Sarnath-Delhi6 days
Delhi-Ayodhya-Delhi4 days
Delhi-Vailankanni Church-Delhi4 days
Delhi-Kartarpur Sahib Corridor-Delhi4 days
Pilgrims can apply for travel on hereby mentioned 15 routes under Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana in Delhi. Around 1,000 pilgrims from each assembly constituency would be selected for Kejriwal Free Tirth Yatra Scheme. All the selected applicants would also be entitled for an accidental insurance coverage of Rs. 1 lakh.

Delhi Tirth Yatra Yojana Travel Details - 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)

Documents Required for Kejriwal Teertha Yatra Scheme

  • 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.

List of Documents to be Attached with Delhi Teerth Yatra Application Form

  • Voter Id card of the Applicant, Spouse and Attendant
  • 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

Download Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Guidelines PDF

  1. In case it is found that any applicant/spouse has ever availed the MukhyamantriTirthYatra scheme in the past, he/she will be liable to repay the entire amount incurred for the yatra along with a penalty of 25%.
  2. 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.
  3. Incase travelling with spouse, the facility of only one attendant will be available.
  4. 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
  5. The Yatris will not be allowed to take or use any inflammable material or liquor or any intoxicating articles
  6. Yatris will be fully responsible for his/her jewellary and belongings during the yatra.
  7. Yatris are expected to behave in a civilized manner as per the requirements of the TirthYatra.
  8. Yatris are required to follow the instructions of the Liason Officer.
  9. The Government or the TirthYatra Vikas Samiti will not be responsible for any accident or mis-happening during the journey.
Link to download mukhyamantri tirth yatra yojana guidelines PDF - https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/eDownload/Eligibility/Guideline_9095.pdf

Need for Delhi Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana 2023

India is always known for its diverse cultural heritage and has several pilgrimage places. Every year, people particularly senior citizens travel for dharmik yatra. In lieu of this, Delhi govt. in the year 2018 launched Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. In this scheme, the state govt. make arrangements for free travel of citizens above 60 years of age at various spiritual places.

The main objective of Muft Teerth Yatra Yojana in Delhi is to benefit those poor citizens, who wish to go to pilgrimage sites but are unable to do so due to financial crisis. If you want to visit pilgrimage places in India, you can apply online for Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in. 

Applicants will have to enter their correct personal details, govt. approved ID, bank passbook, date of birth proof, mobile number to make Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Registration. There is NO offline application process to avail benefits of CM Teerth Yatra Yojana in Delhi.

Delhi Sarkar Tirth Yatra Yojana Last Year

Last year, batch of 1,000 pilgrims under the Delhi government's Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojna for the elderly left for Gujarat’s Dwarka on 14 February 2022 (evening). The train carrying the 1,000 elderly pilgrims from Delhi was flagged off from Safdarjung railway station at 7pm. Another train with 1,000 pilgrims left for Rameshwaram on February 18. 

Under the scheme, people aged 60 years and above are sent on pilgrimage to 15 routes on trips fully sponsored by the Delhi government. The government pays for travel, accommodation and other expenses of each pilgrim who can also take along an attendant with them. The scheme was launched in the year 2018 and state govt. is continuing this scheme.