The scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimage travel for senior citizens of Gujarat by providing financial assistance for travel expenses. It benefits eligible senior citizens through r...
**Financial Assistance for Pilgrimage Travel Expenses**
Upto ₹5,000/- per person for travel by State Transport (ST) buses.
Upto ₹7,000/- per person for travel by Private Buses.
_*The financial assistance provided is subject to actual travel cost or the above-mentioned amount, whichever is lower._
_*Only group travel is allowed (minimum 20 pilgrims required)._
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 60 years or above.
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must not have availed of the benefit previously under this scheme.
The applicant must be physically fit to undertake the journey.
The pilgrimage must be booked through an authorized travel agent/organizer.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should take a printout of the [prescribed format](https://yatradham.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/Scheme_2022-8-23_752.pdf) of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (details of the authorized travel agent/organizer, details of the pilgrims), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to your nearest District Social Welfare Office.
_*Retain a copy of the submitted application for reference._
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Shravan Tirthdarshan Yojna / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 60 years or above.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must not have availed of the benefit previously under this scheme.
- The applicant must be physically fit to undertake the journey.
- The pilgrimage mus...
What are the benefits of Shravan Tirthdarshan Yojna?
**Financial Assistance for Pilgrimage Travel Expenses**
- Upto ₹5,000/- per person for travel by State Transport (ST) buses.
- Upto ₹7,000/- per person for travel by Private Buses.
_*The financial assistance provided is subject to actual travel cost or the above-mentioned amount, whichev...
How to apply online for Shravan Tirthdarshan Yojna?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should take a printout of the [prescribed format](https://yatradham.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/Scheme_2022-8-23_752.pdf) of the application form.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (details of the authorized...