Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage Scheme

The scheme “Kailash Mansarovar Yatra” is implemented by the Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the pilgrims of the state going on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Such persons of Madhya Pradesh, who have completed the journey of Kailash Mansarovar after finding a place in the list of persons selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, they will have to present the certificate of the actual expenses incurred on the journey after the journey and the expenses incurred on such journey, 50% of the expenditure will be reimbursed by the State Government up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

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Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
  2. The applicant must have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after being selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
  3. Only individuals who have been selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for the pilgrimage are eligible for the benefits of this scheme.
  4. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
  5. Each individual is eligible for the grant only once in their lifetime.
Note 1: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, pilgrims must submit all documents detailing their actual expenses incurred during the journey.
Note 2: If both husband and wife are selected for the pilgrimage, their eligibility for travel benefits will be as per the guidelines of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Documents Required

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
  • Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
  • Details of expenditure incurred on the journey
  • Copy of passport
  • Certificate of completion of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
  • Certificate regarding selection by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
  • Bank passbook/bank account details
  • Any other required documents

Application Process

  • Eligible pilgrims should apply for financial assistance/grant using the prescribed form, along with records of their pilgrimage certified by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to the concerned District Collector, Madhya Pradesh within 60 days of completing their pilgrimage.
  • The office of the concerned Collector will disburse the grant amount after verifying the submitted records.

FAQs

How will the grant amount be disbursed?

The grant amount will be disbursed by the office of the concerned District Collector after verifying the submitted records.

How long do I have to apply for the financial assistance?

Applicants must submit their application within 60 days of completing their pilgrimage.