- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to Flag Off Pilgrimage Train from Kurukshetra on May 5
Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Under the Haryana Government’s ‘Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana’, a special train will be flagged off from Kurukshetra to Shri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, on May 5.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the journey and flag off the train in the presence of pilgrims from various districts of the state.
According to an official spokesperson, senior citizens above 60 years of age with an annual family income below ₹1.80 lakh are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme. Interested applicants can register on the ‘SARAL Haryana’ portal until April 15. Registration can also be completed through nearby CSC centers or via smartphones from home.
Eligibility Criteria
The spokesperson stated that applicants must be residents of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP). Required documents include a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or any government-issued ID), a self-declaration of physical fitness for travel, and an affidavit confirming that the applicant has not availed the scheme in the last three years.
Additional Provisions
Senior citizens are allowed to take one attendant along by paying the full cost. Individuals aged between 18 and 60 years or those with an annual income above ₹1.80 lakh can also join the Yatra by paying the full fare.
As per the scheme guidelines, a person can avail of this benefit only once every three years. The scheme will operate on a “first come, first served” basis, and having a PPP is mandatory for application.
The government will provide complete arrangements for accommodation, food, and local transportation during the pilgrimage.
Post-Registration Requirement
After registration, applicants must inform their respective District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) office. This step is necessary to ensure that the list of eligible passangers is sent to the railway authorities on time. Applicants must submit this information to the DIPRO office before April 16.