Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's Department of Culture and Endowments pays ₹50,000/- to permanent residents of any religion or caste who complete the Government of India's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. Applications are made on the Apuni Sarkar portal.

About Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages

Introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand, the “Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages” scheme gives financial help to the state’s permanent residents, of any religion or caste, who have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand

Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand.

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Applicants must have completed the Government of India's…

Applicants must have completed the Government of India's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra successfully.

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Applicants must have made the journey through the…

Applicants must have made the journey through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Permanent residents of Uttarakhand, regardless of religion or…

Permanent residents of Uttarakhand, regardless of religion or caste, who complete the Government of India's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra receive ₹50,000/- from the State Government.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Certificate of permanent residence/domicile in Uttarakhand

Certificate of permanent residence/domicile in Uttarakhand

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Yatra completion certificate from the Ministry of External…

Yatra completion certificate from the Ministry of External Affairs, together with other travel papers

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Photocopy of the bank passbook showing the account…

Photocopy of the bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code

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Photocopy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

Photocopy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

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Photocopy of the Aadhaar identity card

Photocopy of the Aadhaar identity card

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages through the online application process outlined below.

State residents who completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by the Pithoragarh Yatra route may apply online on the Apuni Sarkar portal once the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has recommended them. The principal documents to be submitted are:

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Uttarakhand Permanent/Domicile Certificate

Uttarakhand Permanent/Domicile Certificate

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Ministry of External Affairs Travel Completion Certificate, with…

Ministry of External Affairs Travel Completion Certificate, with other travel documents

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Bank passbook photocopy showing account number and IFSC…

Bank passbook photocopy showing account number and IFSC code

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PAN card photocopy

PAN card photocopy

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Aadhaar card photocopy The Director's office scrutinises the…

Aadhaar card photocopy The Director's office scrutinises the submitted applications, and where the papers are in order, the reimbursement is credited to the applicant.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References