Aam Aadmi Party MLA Naresh Kataria sent a bus of senior citizen devotees from his constituency Zira for a free pilgrimage under the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme. The initiative aims to provide elderly citizens an opportunity to visit religious places without any financial burden.
On this occasion, the MLA met the senior citizens personally, interacted with them, and enquired about their well-being. He also informed them about the arrangements and facilities available during the journey under the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme, ensuring a comfortable and safe pilgrimage experience.
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The senior citizens expressed their gratitude for the initiative and thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for launching the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme, which allows them to undertake religious journeys free of cost. They appreciated the government’s efforts to support elderly devotees through such welfare programs.
CM Tirth Yatra Scheme for Senior Citizens Welfare
Naresh Kataria highlighted that the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative dedicated to senior citizens. Under the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme, elderly devotees are provided free travel and necessary arrangements for visiting holy places across the country.
He further stated that the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme reflects the government’s commitment to respecting the sentiments of senior citizens and ensuring their spiritual needs are fulfilled with dignity. According to him, the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme is not just a travel facility but a thoughtful step toward emotional and spiritual well-being.
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The MLA added that the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme strengthens trust between the government and the public by focusing on care and service for the elderly. He said that the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme represents the vision of inclusive governance in Punjab.
The free pilgrimage initiative from Zira under the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme highlights the Punjab government’s commitment to senior citizen welfare. The scheme continues to provide meaningful support to elderly devotees, enabling them to undertake religious journeys with ease and respect.
Through the CM Tirth Yatra Scheme, the state government aims to ensure dignity, care, and spiritual fulfillment for senior citizens across Punjab.