2024-25 Government grant of Rs.5000/- each to 30000 pilgrims from Karnataka state has been invited since 03.10.2024.
The Government of Karnataka’s 2024-25 initiative to provide a ₹5,000 grant to 30,000 pilgrims is part of a broader effort to support religious tourism and enable residents to undertake pilgrimages. Here’s more detailed information:
- Scheme Objective: The grant is designed to reduce the financial burden on pilgrims, helping them with travel expenses and other costs related to religious journeys. The aim is to promote spiritual and cultural practices among Karnataka residents.
- Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
The scheme may be open to specific categories of religious pilgrimages, such as Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and other religious communities.
Income and age restrictions could apply, typically giving priority to economically weaker sections and senior citizens.
- Application Process:
Applications have been invited starting from October 3, 2024.
Interested individuals need to apply through an official online portal or submit applications at designated government offices.
Applicants will be required to submit proof of residence, identity, and details of the intended pilgrimage.
The selection process may be based on a first-come-first-serve basis, or there may be additional criteria such as seniority or financial need.
- Selection and Disbursement:
Once selected, the government will disburse the grant directly to the beneficiaries.
Pilgrims might be required to provide proof of their journey (such as travel tickets) to claim the grant.
- Pilgrimage Destinations:The grant could cover a range of popular pilgrimage sites within India, such as Varanasi, Rameshwaram, Tirupati for Hindus, Hajj for Muslims, or Bethlehem and Velankanni for Christians, depending on the scheme details.
For the most accurate information and updates, it is advisable to check with Karnataka’s Department of Religious Endowment or other relevant authorities managing the scheme. You may also find detailed guidelines on the official Karnataka government website or by visiting local administrative offices.