More than 3.5 lakh people have benefited from the Chief Minister Teerth Yatra Scheme launched by the Punjab government, according to information shared by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab.
AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the pilgrimage initiative has received a positive response from devotees across the state, with the government providing comprehensive travel and hospitality arrangements for participants.
Over 3.5 Lakh People Benefit from Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Teerth Yatra Scheme
He also announced that the Punjab government is planning to introduce new pilgrimage routes in the coming days. The proposed destinations include Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura, Vrindavan, Khatu Shyam, and Salasar Dham, offering more travel options for devotees under the scheme.
Scheme is one of the Punjab government’s flagship welfare initiatives
According to Pannu, the government ensures complete arrangements for pilgrims, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and other essential facilities, allowing beneficiaries to undertake their religious journeys without financial burden.
The Chief Minister Teerth Yatra Scheme is one of the Punjab government’s flagship welfare initiatives aimed at enabling senior citizens and other eligible residents to visit prominent religious destinations with state support.
The details regarding the number of beneficiaries and the proposed expansion of pilgrimage routes were shared by AAP Punjab and party leader Baltej Pannu. Further announcements on the rollout of the new routes are expected from the state government.
