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STDY

Shravan Tirth Darshan Yojana

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Industries and Mines Department

Department: Industries and Mines Department

Nodal department: Industries and Mines Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Senior Citizens

Tags: Senior Citizens, Travel, Religious, Gujarat, Tourism, Financial Help, Reimbursement, Government Scheme, Support, Darshan, Welfare, Assistance

Details

The Shravan Tirtha Darshan Yojana aims to provide darshan (spiritual visits) to senior citizens residing in the state of Gujarat. The scheme is designed to facilitate travel to religious places for those aged 60 years and above, ensuring they can experience spiritual journeys with ease and support from the state government.

Benefits

  • - 75% reimbursement of luxury bus fare for groups of senior citizens aged 60 and above traveling to religious sites in Gujarat
  • If using a private bus, reimbursement will be the lower of the actual fare or 75% of the fare
  • Benefit available once a year, covering a maximum of 3 nights and 3 days of travel
  • Daily allowance for food and lodging of ₹100(₹50for food and ₹50for lodging)
  • Maximum total reimbursement of ₹300
  • 75% reimbursement of luxury bus fare for groups of senior citizens aged 60 and above traveling to religious sites in Gujarat.
  • If using a private bus, reimbursement will be the lower of the actual fare or 75% of the fare.
  • Benefit available once a year, covering a maximum of 3 nights and 3 days of travel.
  • Daily allowance for food and lodging of ₹100 (₹50 for food and ₹50 for lodging).
  • Maximum total reimbursement of ₹300.

Eligibility

Senior citizens aged 60 years and above, residing in Gujarat. If traveling with a spouse, at least one must be 60 years or older.

Application Process

Online

  1. Download the application form from here.
  2. Fill out the application on plain paper.
  3. Attach required documents: Aadhar Card, attested copy of PAN Card, and Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
  4. Submit the application to the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, Gandhinagar.
  5. Apply online at this link.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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