Punjab Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra Yojana: On the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary today, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab will launch a pilgrimage scheme for elderly people. The Punjab cabinet gave its nod to the "Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra" scheme on November 6. This scheme is also running the AAP-ruled national capital Delhi.
On Sunday, AAP's Punjab spokesperson Jagtar Singh Sanghera said the scheme will facilitate more than 50,000 elderly people.
The scheme will be able to visit various religious places, such as Hazur Sahib Nanded, Patna Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the Naina Devi temple, on trains and buses for free. The state government has earmarked Rs 40 crore for the scheme, Sanghera said.
A sub-committee has also been formed for the scheme and the age section for elderly who could avail this scheme will be decided by them.
About Punjab Pilgrimage Scheme:
Under this scheme, the Mann government would provide trains and AC buses for travel, three-star rooms for accommodation, and medical facilities, all for free to approximately 53,850 devotees for 95 days. According to Sanghera the budgetary allocation for it was Rs 40 crore.
According to AAP's spokesperson, for 13 weeks, devotees will be able to visit Hazur Sahib Nanded, Patna Sahib, Varanasi, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Mata Naina Devi Temple, at no cost. The government will provide all the facilities to the elderly and that too all for free for approximately 53,850 devotees for 95 days.