Rajasthan Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Rajasthan Government officially launched Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana on 14 April 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
• The primary aim of the government in starting this scheme is to provide once in a lifetime opportunity to the Scheduled Caste residents of Rajasthan to visit the major pilgrimage sites connected with the life of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
• The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has been designated as the nodal authority to implement this scheme.
• Scheduled Caste residents of Rajasthan can trave free of cost to five sacred destinations associated with Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
• The five holy sites included in the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana are as follows :-
  • Janam Bhoomi (Birthplace) :- Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
  • Shiksha Bhoomi (Place of Education) :- London, United Kingdom
  • Deeksha Bhoomi (Where Buddhism was embraced) :- Nagpur, Maharashtra
  • Mahaparinirvan Bhoomi (Place of Demise) :- Halipur, Delhi
  • Chaitya Bhoomi (Cremation Site) :- Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Only the four pilgrimage spots located in India have been included for the journey in the first phase of this scheme.
• According to the government sources, in the next phase of the scheme, Shiksha Bhoomi in London, UK will also be added to the list.
• All arrangements related to travel, accommodation, and meals for the selected beneficiaries will be managed by the Rajasthan Government.
• Beneficiaries under the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana will not be required to spend any money, as the government will cover the entire cost of the pilgrimage.
• Benefits of the scheme is only available for Schedule Caste Category Applicants.
• The selected beneficiaries must reach the departure point, whether it is a bus station, railway station, or airport, at their own expense.
• Applicants suffering from health ailments COVID-19, Swine Flu, Tuberculosis (T.B.), Congestive Disorders, Cardiac Problems, Respiratory Illnesses, Coronary Disease, Coronary Thrombosis, Leprosy, and Mental Illness are not eligible to apply for this scheme.
• Interested beneficiaries can apply for the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana either through their nearest E-Mitra Centre or by submitting an offline application form available at the District or Block office of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
• For any queries or assistance related to the scheme, applicants may contact their District Social Welfare Officer.
• Senior citizens of Rajasthan can also apply for the "Varistha Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana" through which free trips are organized to famous religious destinations across India.

Scheme Benefits

• Free pilgrimage to five holy sites connected with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
• The travel will be arranged through bus, train, or flight.
• All travel-related expenses will be covered by the Rajasthan Government.
• Beneficiaries are not required to make any payment.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must be a member of the Scheduled Caste category.
• Income Tax Payers are not Eligible to Apply.
• The benefit of this scheme should not have been availed previously by the applicant.
• The beneficiary must be physically and medically fit.

Required Documents

• Family Jan Aadhar Card.
• Applicant's Aadhaar Card
• Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph
• Caste Certificate. (Scheduled Caste)
• Income Certificate of the Family
• Certificate of Disability. (If the applicant is differently-abled)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Practitioner.
• Emergency Contact Details of Two Persons.
• Mobile Number.
• Email Address.

Steps to Apply

• There are two ways to apply for Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana. First is through the Offline Application Form and the other one is Online through the E Mitra Centre.

Application Process through Offline Application Form

• Individuals from the Scheduled Caste community are eligible to apply for the Rajasthan Government's Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana through the offline application form.
• Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana Offline Application Form is available at the District or Block Office of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
• Take the Application Form and fill it.
• Attach all the necessary documents with it.
• Submit Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana Application Form with the documents in the same office from where it was collected.
• After submission, the application forms and documents will be verified by officials and then forwarded to the District Committee for the selection process.
• The selection of beneficiaries under the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana will be conducted through a lottery system organized by the District Committee under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate/ Collector.
• Applicants who are selected for a free pilgrimage visit will be required to report at the designated counters set up by the department at bus stands, railway stations, and airports.
• Beneficiaries selected under the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yatra Yojana will be provided free travel to five sacred places associated with Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Online Application Process through E Mitra

• Scheduled Caste applicants who wish to visit the five holy destinations associated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar can also apply online for Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana through the E-Mitra Kendra.
• The applicant needs to go to their local E-Mitra Centre and request the operator to fill out the online application form for the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yatra Yojana.
• The E-Mitra operator will complete the online form on behalf of the applicant and upload all the required documents.
• After successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an acknowledgment slip for the Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Panch Tirtha Yojana.
• The application form and the attached documents will then be reviewed by the concerned officials of the department.
• The final selection of applicants for free travel to the five sacred sites under the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana will be carried out by the District Level Management Committee through a lottery system.
• The District Level Management Committee consists of the following members, who are responsible for selecting the eligible beneficiaries:
  • District Collector.
  • Superintendent of Police. (SP)
  • CEO of the Zila Parishad.
  • Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
  • Assistant Director of the Tourism Department.
  • Representative of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
• Applicants chosen through the lottery for the free pilgrimage to the five sacred sites under the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana will be notified via SMS on their registered mobile number.
• The schedule, including the date and time of the journey, will be shared separately by the department.

Relevant Links

• Rajasthan Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana Application Form.
• Rajasthan Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Panch Teertha Yojana Guidelines.
• Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Department Website.

Contact Information

• Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Department Number :- 18001806127.
• Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Department Email :- raj-sje@rajasthan.gov.in.