Chhattisgarh government has launched Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana (श्री रामलला दर्शन योजना) by flagging off 1st special train from Raipur to Ayodhya on 5th March 2024. This scheme was earlier announced on 10 January 2024 by the Chief Minister himself. In Ayodhya Dham Scheme, the state govt. will provide free travel facility for 20,000 people to Ayodhya temple. CG state residents in the age group of 18 years to 75 years, found medically fit, will be eligible for a free travel under the scheme. In the first phase of Ram Lala Darshan Scheme 2024, those above 55 years will be able to avail this facility. Read this article till the end to know Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme complete details.
The free travel scheme is one of the promises made by the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh ahead of the recently concluded CG Assembly elections in the state. Residents in the 18-75 age group, found medically fit, will be eligible for a free travel under the scheme. In the first phase, those above 55 years will be able to avail this facility.
People with disabilties will need to be accompanied by a family member, it said. The state tourism board will implementation the scheme, with the budget being provided by the tourism department.
IRCTC will make arrangements for security, health, food, visits to different spots under the scheme, local transport and escort. For the transport from the residence of beneficiaries to designated railway stations, the respective district collectors will make the arrangements, the government note said. At present, a train per week will be provided by IRCTC, but the number might increase in the future, leading to an increase in the number of beneficiaries, the government said.
CG Ramlala Darshan Scheme Launch Details
CG Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on 5th March 2024 launched Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana. He flagged off a special train bound for Ayodhya from Raipur. The train carrying 850 pilgrims from all 5 districts of Raipur division, departed for Ayodhya amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram". CM said "This is a momentous occasion as people of Chhattisgarh go on a journey to seek blessings of Lord Rama".
The hon'ble CM announced that such special trains would run once in a week from Bilaspur and Raigarh in the coming days. Besides Ayodhya, tours to other religious sites would also be organised. Chhattisgarh is the first state in the country to facilitate visit to Ayodhya Ram Temple for pilgrims at govt. expenses.
Shri Ram Lala Darshan Yojana in Chhattisgarh Budget 2024-25
On 9 February 2024, Finance Minister presented CG Budget 2024-25. While presenting the Chhattisgarh Budget, FM said "प्रदेश वासियों को श्री राम लला के दर्शन करवाने हेतु 35 करोड़ का प्रावधान किया गया है।"
About CG Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana 2024
The Chhattisgarh cabinet on 10 Jan 2024 announced the "Shri Ramlala Darshan (Ayodhya Dham)" scheme, under which 20,000 people from the state will be taken to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh every year. This visit visit to the newly constructed Ram Temple would be absolutely free of cost.
People with disabilties will need to be accompanied by a family member, it said. The state tourism board will implementation the scheme, with the budget being provided by the tourism department.
Chhattisgarh to Ayodhya Free Travel Scheme Tour Details
The main destination under the scheme will be Ayodhya; however, there will be a night stay in Varanasi, a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and corridor and an opportunity to witness the Ganga aarti. The scheme will be implemented by the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and the target is to take around 20,000 citizens to Ayodhya under the scheme every year. The tour will be around 900km and will be undertaken by trains, for which a memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed between the state tourism board and IRCTC.IRCTC will make arrangements for security, health, food, visits to different spots under the scheme, local transport and escort. For the transport from the residence of beneficiaries to designated railway stations, the respective district collectors will make the arrangements, the government note said. At present, a train per week will be provided by IRCTC, but the number might increase in the future, leading to an increase in the number of beneficiaries, the government said.
छत्तीसगढ़ श्री रामलला दर्शन योजना Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh state.
- The age of applicant must lie b/w 18 to 75 years.
- Each applicant must be medically fit.
- Applicant can take benefit of Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana only once in their lifetime.
- Government officials and employees cannot take part in Ayodhya Dham Scheme.
- Even People with disabilties can visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya. However, such PwD applicants will need to be accompanied by a family member.
List of Documents Required for Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme
- Aadhar Card
- Voter ID Card / Ration Card / Other ID Proof
- Certificate of Medical Fitness
- Disability Certificate (in case applicant is physically handicapped)
- Bank Account Passbook
- Active Mobile Number
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
Overview of CG Ayodhya Dham Scheme
| Name of Scheme | Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana or Ayodhya Dham Scheme |
| in Hindi | श्री रामलला दर्शन योजना |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Announced by | CM Vishnu Deo Sai |
| Date of Cabinet Approval | 10 January 2024 |
| Budgetary Provision | Rs. 35 crore as announced by Finance Minister while presenting CG Budget 2024-25 on 9 February 2024 |
| Objective | To provide free travel facility to CG residents to visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 20,000 |
| Who are Eligible | Medically fit Residents in age group of 18 to 75 years (in 1st phase, only those above 55 years would be eligible), persons with disabilities are also allowed but must be accompanied with family member |
Source / Reference Link: https://finance.cg.gov.in/budget_doc/2024-2025/Budget-Speech/Budget-Speech.pdf
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