Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana

Introduction

• Doing a pilgrimage once in a lifetime, especially in old age is a dream for many.
• However, due to various reasons, these citizens are unable to fulfill their pilgrims dreams.
• Some are lacking companions, and some don't have any information about the pilgrimage.
• However, the major concern among them is financial constraints.
• Addressing this issue, the Eknath Shinde government announced a new scheme known as 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana'.
• Scheme announced on 29-June-2024, is also known by other names such as 'Maharashtra Pilgrimage scheme', 'Maharashtra Free Pilgrimage Scheme', and 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana'.
• Under this scheme, the government aims to fulfill the pilgrimage dreams of senior citizens.
• With this initiative, citizens of Maharashtra can travel to identified pilgrimage sites, regardless of their religion.
• However, the pilgrimage sites to be covered under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana are yet to be announced and are expected to be revealed in the scheme guidelines.
• Pilgrimage scheme offered by the government will be free of cost, which means the applicants are not required to pay a single rupee for their journey.
• For the pilgrimage, special bus or train tickets will be provided based on the distance to site, including meals.
• As of now, the scheme has just been announced, and its framing is yet to be completed. In the meantime the government will release its guidelines.
• Such guidelines will possess detailed information about the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana, including site details, benefits to be provided, scheme application process, and other.
• Before applying for the Maharashtra pilgrimage scheme, citizens must read the criteria outlined.
• Citizens who have completed 60 years of age are eligible for the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana.
• However, it is expected that the women applicants are likely to receive certain relaxation in age limit.
• It is to be understood that, the Benefits of Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana will be provided to each applicant once in their lifetime.
• It is mandatory for all to apply for the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana', to receive its benefits.
• The applications for Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana is likely to be accepted online.
• Pilgrims must bring their valid identity proof and other specified documents during the journey.
• Before embarking, applicants must read the general instruction and follow the instruction provided by the appointed liaison officer during the journey.
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Benefits of Scheme

• Under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana, eligible beneficiaries will receive the following benefits :-
  • Pilgrimages for all senior citizens.
  • Citizens can travel to identified pilgrimage sites, irrespective of their religion.
  • A caretaker facility are likely to be provided.
  • Pilgrimages will be free of cost.
  • Based on the distance to the pilgrimage site, special bus and trains will be arranged by the government.
  • Benefits will be provided only once in a lifetime.

List of pilgrimage sites

• As of now we don't have any information about the list of sites that will be covered under the Maharashtra Teerth Darshan Yojana. However, based on the prominent pilgrimage sites, we have curated a list of some sites that are likely to be covered in the scheme. Once a detailed list is released by the government, we will update the following list accordingly.

  Pilgrimage site	Travel Mode
  Shri Badrinath (Uttarakhand)	Bus/Train
  Shri Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)	Bus/Train
  Shri Amritsar Sahib (Punjab)	Train
  Khawaja Ajmer Sharif Dargah (Delhi)	Train
  Haridwar (Uttarakhand)	Train
  Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)	Train
  Vaishno Devi (Jammu and Kashmir)	Train
  Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)	Train
  Shirdi (Mumbai)	Bus/Train
  Shri Jagannath Puri (Odisha)	Train
  Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu)	Train
  Shri Dwarka Ji. (Gujarat)	Train
  Haji Ali (Mumbai)	Bus/Train
  Ram Mandir (Uttar Pradesh)	Train
  Shri Vrindavan Dham (Uttar Pradesh)	Train

Eligibility Criteria

• Though the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana is for senior citizens, there are still some eligibility conditions that they need to fulfill, which are listed below. However, the criteria's listed below are tentative. If any possible changes are made by the government, the list will be updated accordingly.
  • Applicants should be a native citizens of Maharashtra.
  • Applicants should not be less than 60 years.
  • Income tax payee applicants are not eligible.
  • Applicants should not have receive the benefit of this scheme earlier.
  • Applicants should be mentally and physically sound for the journey (except disabled).
  • Detailed eligibility guidelines will be updated here once released officially.
    

Documents Required

• To be eligible for the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana, beneficiary must produce their following documents :-
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Age Proof.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Medical Certificate.
  • Income Certificate (if any)
  • Ration Card.
  • Passport Size photograph.
  • Other documents as specified in the guidelines.

How to apply

• Applicants can apply for the 'Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana'.
• However, the application form for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana will be available online or offline is not announced.
• Once the mode and its procedure are determined, we will update its procedure here.
• To submit Mukhyamantri Tirtha Darshan Yojana application form, applicants must provide their details and requested documents.
• Post submitting the application form, applicants will receive a registration number on their provided mobile number.
• After successful verification of the submitted details and documents, applicants will receive confirmation on their mobile number.
• Subsequently, the date and time of the pilgrimage will be assigned to them and informed via SMS at their provided number.
• Further details of the journey will also be communicated in due course via SMS.

Important Link

• Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Application Form Link will be available soon.
• Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Guidelines will be released by the government in due course.
• Maharashtra Government Official Website.

Contact Details

• Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Helpline Number will be provided by the government shortly.