Under the Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme, 42 elderly citizens from Ajnala were given a warm send-off on a special pilgrimage bus arranged by the Punjab government. The initiative aims to provide free and comfortable religious travel to senior citizens visiting sacred sites across the state.
The pilgrims under the Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme will travel to Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Kiratpur Sahib during a three-day spiritual journey. The entire trip is being fully funded by the government, ensuring no financial burden on the participants.
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Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Expresses Joy While Flagging Off Pilgrims Under Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme
Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, who flagged off the journey, expressed happiness while seeing off the elderly pilgrims. He said that witnessing their joy and receiving their blessings was deeply fulfilling. The Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme continues to bring emotional and spiritual satisfaction to participants as well as organizers.
ਅੱਜ ਅਜਨਾਲਾ ਤੋਂ 42 ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਨੂੰ ‘ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਤੀਰਥ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਸਕੀਮ’ ਤਹਿਤ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਬੱਸ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਧਾਰਮਿਕ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਲਈ ਰਵਾਨਾ ਕੀਤਾ। ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਦੇ ਚਿਹਰਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਮਨ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਕੂਨ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਅਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦ ਵੀ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਇਹ ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਨੰਦਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅਤੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਕੀਰਤਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਕੇ 3 ਦਿਨਾਂ… pic.twitter.com/C11jIN9FIy
— Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal (@KuldeepSinghAAP) April 10, 2026
He further emphasized that the Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme is designed to support senior citizens in fulfilling their religious aspirations with dignity, comfort, and safety. The scheme ensures that even those from modest backgrounds can visit important pilgrimage sites without financial stress.
Officials stated that the initiative is part of a broader effort to promote religious tourism and welfare-oriented governance in Punjab. The Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme has been receiving positive response from beneficiaries across the state.
The government reiterated its commitment to expanding such pilgrimage programs, making spiritual travel more accessible for elderly citizens through the Chief Minister Tirth Yatra Scheme.