Chandigarh: A special train will depart from Kurukshetra to Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra, on May 5. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag off this train with pilgrims from various districts of the state. The train has been started under the Haryana government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana.
A government spokesperson informed that senior citizens aged above 60 years, whose annual family income is less than ₹1.80 lakh, can avail the benefits of this scheme. For this, registration can be done on the SARAL Haryana portal till April 15. Eligible individuals can register for this free travel either through their nearest CSC centre or from home using their smartphones.
The spokesperson clarified that certain mandatory documents are required to apply under this scheme. These include a valid photo identity proof (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or any other government ID), Family Identity Card (PPP), a self-declaration of being physically fit for travel, and a declaration stating that the applicant has not availed the scheme in the last three years.
The applicant must be a resident of Haryana and must possess a Family Identity Card (PPP).
The spokesperson further stated that senior citizens are allowed to take one attendant along with them at full payment. Individuals aged between 18 and 60 years or those with an annual income above ₹1.80 lakh can also avail of this travel on full payment.
As per the scheme rules, a person can avail of this facility only once every three years. The scheme will operate on a “first-come, first-served” basis, and having a Family Identity Card is mandatory for application.