Organisation : Directorate of Religious Trust and Endowment (DHARMASVA)
Scheme Name : Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme
Applicable For : Pilgrims of the state going on the Sindhu Darshan pilgrimage
Applicable State/UT : Madhya Pradesh
Website : https://dharmasva.mp.gov.in/schemes/view/a3BHUnpXUHY1YmlFbW9xOHAvSm9WQT09
What is Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme?
The scheme “Sindhu Darshan Scheme in Ladakh” was started by the Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the pilgrims of the state going on the Sindhu Darshan pilgrimage.
Related / Similar Scheme : Pakistan Hinglaj Devi Temple and Nankana Sahib Yatra Scheme
Such persons of Madhya Pradesh, who have completed the journey of Sindhu Darshan located in Ladakh by getting a place in the list of persons selected by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, then after the journey, they will have to present the certificate of the actual expenditure incurred on the journey and the expenditure incurred on such journey reimbursement of 50% up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- per pilgrim will be done by the state government.
Benefits of Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme
Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses incurred during the pilgrimage to Sindhu Darshan in Ladakh, up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- per pilgrim.
Eligibility of Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme
** The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
** The applicant should have completed a pilgrimage to Sindhu Darshan in Ladakh after being selected by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Religious Trust and Endowment Department.
** Only individuals selected by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Religious Trust and Endowment Department for the pilgrimage are eligible for the scheme’s benefits.
** The applicant must not be an income taxpayer.
** Financial assistance is available to each individual only once in their lifetime.
Note:
To avail the benefit of this scheme, pilgrims should submit all the documents detailing their actual expenses during the journey.
How To Apply For Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme?
** Eligible pilgrims should apply for financial assistance/grant using the prescribed form, along with certified records of their pilgrimage, to the concerned District Collector, Madhya Pradesh within 60 days of completing their pilgrimage.
** The office of the concerned Collector will disburse the grant amount after verifying the submitted records.
Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/pdf2024/71660-Form.pdf
Notes:
** Applications will be invited by the District Collector for Sindhu Darshan Yatra and the pilgrims will be selected according to the available quota from the applications received.
** If more number of applications is received than the prescribed quota, pilgrims will be selected by lottery (computerized draw of lots).
** A waiting list will also be prepared for 10% more people than the quota. In case the selected pilgrim does not go on the journey, the person included in the waiting list can be sent on the pilgrimage.
** While drawing the lottery, the application of the applicant will be considered together with that of their spouse (if the spouse has also applied for the journey).
** If selected in the lottery, the applicant will be allocated seats or berths for the journey, and the number of available seats/berths will be reduced accordingly.
Documents Required For Ladakh Sindhu Darshan Scheme
1. Passport-size photograph
2. Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
3. Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4. Details of expenditure incurred on the journey
5. Certificate of completion of Sindhu Darshan Yatra in Ladakh
6. Certificate regarding selection by the Collector
7. Bank passbook/bank account details
8. Any other required documents