Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Shabari Smriti Yatra Sahay Scheme

About This Scheme

The scheme "Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Shabari Smriti Yatra Sahay Scheme" by the Industry and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to scheduled tribes and tribal communities for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, in memory of "Maa Shabari" and to enable darshan of Lord Sri Ram. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per pilgrim and covers railway travel expenses through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited arrangements. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat for twelve years or more and belong to the scheduled tribe or tribal community category. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the official website of Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, Gandhinagar.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat state for twelve years or more from the current age. - The applicant must belong to the scheduled tribe or tribal community category. - The applicant must be eligible for only one pilgrimage assistance per person per year to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. - The applicant must be above 12 years of age. - The applicant can include up to 8 family members in the group application. - The applicant must obtain prior approval from the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board before undertaking the journey. *Priority/Preference* Priority will be given to the first 1,500 registered applicants from the scheduled tribe and tribal communities.

Benefits

> *Financial Assistance* ₹5,000/- per pilgrim as financial assistance towards travel expenses for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. > *Travel Arrangements* - Travel arrangements through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited. - Railway journey assistance and booking support. > *Coverage Details* - First 1,500 scheduled tribe and tribal pilgrims will be eligible for the scheme benefits. - Benefits are available once per person per year for the pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. > *Conditions* - Pilgrims must complete the journey and submit proof of pilgrimage completion. - Travel must be undertaken within the approved timeframe after receiving permission. - Registration and prior approval from the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board is mandatory. - Submission of travel documents and pilgrimage proof within one month of journey completion is required.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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