Sindhu Darshan Scheme

What is Sindhu Darshan Scheme?

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹15,000/- to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Sindhu Darshan Yatra in Leh-Ladakh, fostering national unity. Intended beneficiaries include native Gujaratis who complete the yatra and apply within 60 days.

Benefit

**Financial Assistance:** One-time grant of ₹15,000/- per pilgrim. **Beneficiary Cap:** Limited to 300 pilgrims per financial year. **Disbursement Condition:** Proof of yatra completion must be submitted within 60 days. **Validity:** Once in a lifetime per pilgrim.

Level

State — Gujarat

Ministry / Dept.

Tourism Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat. - The applicant must have completed the Sindhu Darshan Yatra. - The applicant must submit the application within 60 days of completing the yatra. - The applicant must not have availed the benefit before under this scheme.

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Benefits

**Financial Assistance:** One-time grant of ₹15,000/- per pilgrim. **Beneficiary Cap:** Limited to 300 pilgrims per financial year. **Disbursement Condition:** Proof of yatra completion must be submitted within 60 days. **Validity:** Once in a lifetime per pilgrim.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   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-attested, if required).

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to "Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, Old Secretariat, Gandhinagar" within 60 days of yatra completion.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   *Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 6

   Verification & Disbursement

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 7

   The board processes applications, and financial assistance is credited to the beneficiary’s account.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.