About Scheme

The Sindhu Darshan Scheme, launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat, provides financial assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Sindhu Darshan Yatra in Leh-Ladakh. The scheme promotes cultural unity and enables participation in a national pilgrimage.

Details

Launched in 2017, the scheme offers one-time financial assistance of ₹15,000 per pilgrim, supporting up to 300 pilgrims per financial year. Applicants must be natives of Gujarat, must have completed the yatra, and must submit proof of completion within 60 days. Each beneficiary can avail of the assistance only once in a lifetime. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, and applications are accepted offline. The board verifies all applications and credits the approved assistance directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Key Features

• One-time financial assistance of ₹15,000 per pilgrim
• Assistance limited to 300 pilgrims per financial year
• Valid only once in a lifetime per applicant
• Proof of yatra completion required within 60 days
• Applicants must be native of Gujarat
• Offline application submission to Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board
• Financial assistance disbursed directly to bank account after verification

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a native of Gujarat.
- Applicant must have completed the Sindhu Darshan Yatra.
- Application must be submitted within 60 days of completing the yatra.
- Applicant must not have availed of the benefit previously under this scheme.

Benefits

Benefits:
- One-time financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per pilgrim.
- Assistance limited to 300 pilgrims per financial year.
- Financial aid provided only after submission of yatra completion proof.
- Valid only once in a lifetime per applicant.

Application Process

Application Process (Offline):
Step 1: Download or collect the prescribed https://yatradham.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/Scheme_2022-8-23_752.pdf application form.
Step 2: Fill in all mandatory details, including information about the authorized travel organizer and pilgrim details.
Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form within 60 days of yatra completion to:
Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board,
Old Secretariat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Step 5: Retain a copy of the submitted form for reference.
Verification & Disbursement:
The board verifies applications, and the financial assistance amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account after approval.

Documents Required

Documents Required:
1️⃣ Proof of being a native of Gujarat
2️⃣ Aadhaar Card
3️⃣ Bank Details (Cancelled Cheque or Passbook Copy)
4️⃣ Travel Proof (Bus/Railway/Air Ticket)
5️⃣ Identity Card issued by Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, Delhi
6️⃣ Yatra Completion Certificate from Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, Delhi
7️⃣ Election Card/Driving License
8️⃣ Recent Passport-size Photograph