Assam Punya Dham Scheme

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Introduction 

The Government of Assam is running a special program called the Punya Dham Scheme, which helps elderly residents visit some of India’s most sacred religious places without spending any money. The entire journey, including travel, food, and accommodation, is fully funded by the Assam Government.

Get Complete Details of Punya Dham Scheme Here.

Key Purpose of the Scheme

Many older individuals dream of visiting religious places during their lifetime, but due to financial limitations, their dreams often remain unfulfilled. To support such individuals, the Assam Tourism Department launched this scheme in 2017. Its goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, and cost-free pilgrimage experience to eligible senior citizens.

Religious Places Covered

Under this scheme, eligible applicants can choose to visit one of the following religious destinations:

  • Vaishno Devi

  • Jagannath Puri

  • Ajmer Sharif Dargah

  • Mathura–Vrindavan

All trips will begin from Guwahati, and the journey is organized in groups. Beneficiaries must reach Guwahati on their own.

What Benefits Are Provided?

Eligible individuals selected under the Punya Dham Yatra will receive the following facilities:

  • Free travel arrangements by 3rd AC train or government-arranged buses

  • Free accommodation throughout the tour duration

  • Daily food allowance of Rs. 150 per person

  • Full support during the travel, including group coordination

No costs are to be borne by the selected beneficiaries for these services once the journey begins from Guwahati.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible:

  • Must be a permanent resident of Assam

  • Male applicants should be aged between 60 and 75 years

  • Female applicants should be aged between 55 and 70 years

  • Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh

  • Only two members from a single family can apply

  • Both applicants should be medically and physically fit to travel

Required Documents

Applicants need to attach the following documents with their application form:

  • Aadhaar card

  • Proof of residence (domicile certificate)

  • Income certificate

  • Proof of age (any valid ID)

  • Medical fitness certificate

  • Bank account details with IFSC code

  • Mobile number

How to Apply for the Scheme?

There are two ways to apply for the Punya Dham Yatra:

  1. Offline Mode – Interested individuals can collect the application form from the district office of the Tourism Department or Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited. The filled form along with all the required documents should be submitted at the same office.

  2. Online Mode – During specific time periods, online application forms are made available on the official website of the Assam Tourism Development Corporation. Applicants can submit their forms digitally when the portal is open.

After submission, the authorities verify all applications and prepare a final list of selected candidates. An SMS is sent to the registered mobile number of the selected beneficiaries.

Tour Arrangement Details

  • Travel starts from Guwahati only.

  • The tour will be conducted in groups of 50 to 100 people.

  • Government bears all major expenses during the journey.

  • Beneficiaries must arrive at the departure point (Guwahati) on their own.

Additional Scheme: Punya Tirtha Yojana

Apart from the above-mentioned religious destinations, the Assam Government also runs the Punya Tirtha Yojana, which arranges a free-of-cost pilgrimage to the Shri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. This scheme is also aimed at senior citizens and follows a similar process for application and selection.

Need Help?

For queries or support related to the Punya Dham Scheme, individuals can contact the following offices:

Directorate of Tourism, Assam
Phone: 0361 2547102
Email: directorate-tourism@assam.gov.in
Address: Station Road, Guwahati, Assam – 781001

Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Phone: 0361 263354
Email: mdatdc@gmail.com
Address: 4th Floor, Ason Paryatan Bhawan, A.K. Azad Road, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam – 781008

For full scheme details, official notices, and the latest updates, visit our trusted reference article here:
Assam Punya Dham Scheme - govtschemesindia.com

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