Rajasthan Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• The Rajasthan government has started a scheme for its residents wishing to go on the Sindhu Darshan pilgrimage.
• The scheme announced is called as "Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana".
• The Sindhu Darshan festival is usually held every year in the month of June on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima at Leh Ladakh.
• A large number of pilgrims from far and wide including Rajasthan often visit this yatra to participate in it.
• The Rajasthan government started this initiative to provide assistance to these pilgrims.
• Under the Scheme, the beneficiaries who have completed the pilgrimage will receive a grant of 50% of the total expense incurred during the journey.
• It means, a beneficiary can avail maximum of Rs 10,000/- under the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana.
• Benefits of the scheme will be provided once the beneficiary has completed their pilgrimage.
• The scheme is also known by other names such as "Rajasthan Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Scheme" or "Sindhu Darshan Yatra Yojana" or "Sindhu Darshan Tirthyatra Yojana".
• State government is also providing similar benefits to its senior citizens under their "Rajasthan Senior Citizen Tirth Yatra Yojana".
• Under this scheme applicants aged 21 years or older are eligible to receive benefits.
• Each year, benefits under the scheme will be provided to only 200 pilgrims.
• If the authority receives more than 200 applications, applicants will be selected through an online lottery.
• Beneficiaries fulfilling the eligibility criteria of Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana can apply for it online or offline.
• The online applications form for Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra are available at Devasthan Department Portal.
• Devasthan Department of Rajasthan is the nodal authority of the scheme.
• It is important for the applicants to submit their application form within two months of completing their journey.
• Domiciled residents of Rajasthan aged 21 years or older who have not received scheme benefits previously can apply.
• Applicants need to provide the relevant documents along with the scheme application form.
• The benefits provided under the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Scheme will be provided directly to the beneficiaries bank account.
• Beneficiaries must complete the journey at their own expense, and upon its completion, they can apply for the reimbursement of 50% of the amount spent during the journey.
• If at any stage it is found that applicants have received the scheme benefits previously, those applicants will be required to pay the entire expenses incurred during the journey, along with a penalty of 25%.
• Further details about the Sindhu Darshan Yatra Yojana, applicants can read the scheme guidelines or may also visit the Devasthan Department Portal.

Scheme Benefits

• The Rajasthan government will provide following benefits under the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana : -
  • Beneficiaries will receive 50% or maximum 10,000/- reimbursement of expenses during the journey.
  • The grant amount will be credited to the applicants bank account through DBT mode.
  • A maximum of 200 people will receive the scheme's benefits.
  • If the number of applications exceeds 200, applicants will be shortlisted through the lottery system.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to receive the financial assistance of Rs 10,000/- under the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana : -
  • Applicants must be domiciled residents of Rajasthan.
  • The minimum age of the applicants should be 21 years. (as of 1 April 2024)

Ineligibility Requirement

• Applicants in any of the categories listed below are not entitle to receive benefits under the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana : -
  • If anyone earn a livelihood through begging.
  • If beneficiary is a tax payer.
  • Employees or retired pensioners of the central or state government.

Required Documents

• Beneficiaries must keep their following documents when submitting online application form for Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana : -
  • Domicile Certificate of Rajasthan.
  • Janaadhaar Card.
  • Proof of expenses during the journey.
  • Travel Certificate, verified by a registered trust or constituted committee of a government department/society located in Ladakh.
  • Applicants photograph clicked at the Sindh Ghat on Singh River.
  • Photocopy of the inner line permit issued by the officials at Khardungla Paas.
  • Bank Passbook.
  • Applicants photograph.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible beneficiary can apply for the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana by two ways : -
  • Online Application Form.
  • Offline Application Form.

Online Application Process

• Beneficiaries can submit their Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana Applications online.
• Online Application forms for Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana are available at Devasthan Department of Rajasthan.
• Select the application link from the home page.
• Enter the details in the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra application form.
• Upload the requisite documents and submit the form.
• Submitted application form and documents will be verified by the officials.
• If the number of applications exceeds 200, applicants will be selected through an online lottery system.
• Scheme benefits will be credited to the applicant's bank account.

Offline Application Process

• Applicants can also submit their Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana Applications offline.
• Beneficiaries can obtain the Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana application form from its official website or department office.
• Read the application form and enter the details carefully.
• Affix all the relevant documents in the completed application form.
• Submit this duly filled in application at the Department office.
• The last date to submit Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra application form is 31 December 2024.

Important Application Form

• Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana Application form.

Relevant Links

• Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana Online Application Form.
• Guidelines issued for Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra Yojana.
• Rajasthan Devasthan Department Official Website.

Contact Information

• Devasthan Department Helpline Number : - 0294-2524813
  8696917101
• Devasthan Department Contact Numbers.
• Devasthan Department Email Helpdesk : - dc.devasthan@rajasthan.gov.in
• Nodal Officer : - Sh. Sunil Mattad, Dy. Commissioner
  Devasthan Department, Udaipur.