Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages” was introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to permanent residents of the state who have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, irrespective of their religion or caste.

The Uttarakhand State Government provides financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to permanent residents of the state, irrespective of religion or caste, who successfully complete the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.
3. The applicant must have undertaken the journey through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.

Online

Permanent residents of the state who have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Pithoragarh Yatra route can apply online through the Apuni Sarkar portal, after receiving a recommendation from the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. The main documents required for the application are as follows:

1. Permanent/Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand
2. Travel Completion Certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, along with other travel-related documents
3. Photocopy of bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code
4. Photocopy of PAN card
5. Photocopy of Aadhaar card

After submission, the application forms are scrutinized by the Director's office. If the documents are found to be correct, the reimbursement amount is credited to the concerned individual.