Ayodhya pilgrimage part of govt scheme

Ayodhya pilgrimage part of govt scheme

Pilgrim Programme To Resume In A Month

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New Delhi:28.10.2021

The Delhi cabinet headed by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the proposal to add Ayodhya as one more pilgrimage destination under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana that was started in mid-November 2019. The Delhi government-funded pilgrimage to various religious destinations was on hold due to the pandemic, but it will be started within a month.

Ayodhya is the latest addition to the list of Jagannath Puri, Ujjain, Shirdi, Amritsar, Vaishno Devi, Dwarkadhish, Tirupati, Rameswaram, Haridwar, Mathura and Bodh Gaya. Kejriwal said he wanted to help the elderly fulfil their fervent yearning to complete pilgrimage to these religious places.

Over 35,000 people have availed of the scheme till now. The CM said all officials were working constantly to make necessary arrangements for the purpose. “It gives me immense pleasure to inform the people of Delhi that we have approved a monumental proposal in today’s cabinet meeting by adding Ayodhya as another destination under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna. The elderly who have the desire to visit Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya will have their trip facilitated by Delhi government for free,” added Kejriwal.

The entire expense of leaving from home until returning, including travelling by airconditioned trains, stay in AC hotels, meals and local travel, would be borne by Delhi government. “The elderly can take someone as an attendant to help them in their journey. The attendant’s expenses will be covered too,” said the CM.

“For the last couple of years, we had halted the scheme due to Covid-19 for everyone’s safety. But now that the situation has improved considerably, we will resume it. All officials are tirelessly making efforts to ensure that within a month or so trains to the listed shrines are resumed. Soon, you will be able to begin registration. I hope that everyone who avails of the scheme and goes on the tirth yatra has a fulfilling and comfortable trip,” Kejriwal said.

Eligible people can apply online at https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in to benefit from this scheme. They can also apply by visiting the offices of the divisional commissioner, area MLA or the Tirth Yatra Committee. Candidates are selected by a draw of lots.

Delhi govt-funded pilgrimage to various religious destinations was on hold due to the pandemic

3 5 THOUSAND PEOPLE AVAILED OF SCHEME TILL NOW