Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana 2026: Free Pilgrimage for Seniors, Widows & PwD

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No application fee is charged." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What documents are required?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Aadhaar card, Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, age proof, passport-size photographs, widow/abandoned certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), bank account details, and medical fitness certificate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which pilgrimage sites are covered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "19 sites including Ujjain-Omkareshwar, Puri, Haridwar, Kashi, Shirdi, Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, Dwarka-Somnath, Bodhgaya, Kamakhya, Sabarimala, Tirupati, Madurai-Rameswaram, Prayagraj, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Ayodhya." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the annual budget of the scheme?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The state government has allocated Rs. 15 crore annually for the scheme. Each trip costs approximately Rs. 10-15 lakhs covering special train, accommodation, food, and escort staff." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How are beneficiaries selected?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beneficiaries are selected through a transparent lottery/draw system at the district level after document verification. The selected list is published on the district portal and notice boards." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you avail the benefit more than once?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. The benefit is strictly once in a lifetime. Any misrepresentation can lead to disqualification." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is included in the free package?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Special train travel, local bus transport for sightseeing, accommodation in dharamshalas or hotels, three vegetarian meals daily, medical team, police security, group travel insurance of Rs. 2-5 lakh, and government escort staff." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is each pilgrimage trip?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Each trip lasts 5 to 7 days including travel and darshan at pilgrimage sites." } } ] } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana 2026: Free Pilgrimage for Seniors, Widows & PwD", "description": "Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana provides free pilgrimage travel to 19 holy sites for senior citizens (60+), widows, and PwD. 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