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Punjab: MMTYS gets Rs 100 crore budget

Chandigarh, Apr 03 (UNI) Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave approval for provisions of 'Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Scheme' (MMTYS) under which senior citizens will be taken on a pilgrimage at the government’s expense.
A spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said the government will bear the entire cost of the journey, including air-conditioned travel, comfortable accommodation, and meals. To make the pilgrimage memorable, the government will also present a special gift/ souvenirs to the travellers.
He said all citizens aged 50 years and above can avail from this scheme and it will be open to people of all castes, religions, income groups, and regions. Residents from both cities and villages of Punjab can benefit from the initiative.
The objective of this journey is to showcase the state’s rich spiritual, religious, and cultural heritage by covering major religious sites.
He also said that, throughout the journey, spiritual discourses and devotional singing (satsang and kirtan) will be organised. At the end of the pilgrimage, prasad will be distributed to all travellers.
A budget of Rs 100 crore has been allocated for this scheme, and if necessary, it will be further increased. The registration for Yatra will start from the last week of April and the yatra will begin from May. UNI GS SSP
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