Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today flagged off two buses for media persons heading to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and wished them a safe journey. Speaking to the media persons, he said that special buses are being operated by the Haryana Government to ensure the convenience of the public attending the Mahakumbh.
He further said that through the Mukhyamantri Tirtha Darshan Yojana, the state government facilitates visits to significant pilgrimage sites across the country for devotees. To make it easier for senior citizens to visit the Mahakumbh fair and participate in the holy dip, the state government has expanded the scope of the Tirtha Darshan Yojana to include Mahakumbh.
The first batch for Mahakumbh was sent on Republic Day. So far, under this initiative, a large number of pilgrims from across the state have visited Ayodhya and other key pilgrimage destinations.It is worth noting that under the Mukhyamantri Tirtha Darshan Yojana, free pilgrimage trips are arranged for senior citizens aged 60 and above, provided their family’s annual income is less than Rs 1.8 lakh.
Devotees must register on the Saral portal to avail of this benefit. The Haryana government’s aim is to ensure that even families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can experience the blessings of visiting sacred temples, which is a work of great importance.
On this occasion, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Sh Shyam Singh Rana, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, and Director General of Information, Public Relations and Language Department Sh K. Makarand Pandurang and Media Secretary Sh. Parveen Attrey were also present.