UP Government Launches Pilgrimage Schemes for Buddhists and Sikhs
UP Government to Fund Pilgrimages for Buddhist and Sikh Devotees with New Grant Schemes
Lucknow | 6, July 2025 : Good news for Buddhist and Sikh devotees! Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced two new pilgrimage plans for these communities.
Two New Yojanas for Devotees
Buddhist Tirtha Darshan Yojana
The Buddhist Tirtha Darshan Yojana will help Buddhist people visit holy places. Buddhist monks will get special priority.
Panch Takht Yatra Yojana
The Panch Takht Yatra Yojana is for Sikh people. They can visit the five important Takht Sahib sites:
- Shri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
- Shri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab
- Shri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab
- Shri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra
- Shri Harmandir Ji Sahib (Patna Sahib), Patna, Bihar
₹10,000 Grant for Every Devotee
Each person will get at least ₹10,000 as help for the trip. The IRCTC will run both schemes with the state government.
Pilgrimage Brings Peace and Unity
CM Yogi said that pilgrimages help people find peace. They also bring people together. The state wants to help every citizen visit places linked to their faith.
Simple Online Application
How to Apply
People can apply for both schemes online. The process will be clear and fair for all.
Focus on Poor Families
People from poor families will get preference for these trips.
Safety and Ease Come First
The state will make sure devotees are safe. Their travel will be easy and comfortable.
More Tourism and Harmony in UP
These new plans will support the idea of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. They will help tourism grow and show India’s spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
A Step Towards Unity
With these two schemes, UP will help Buddhists and Sikhs travel to holy places. This will bring communities closer and boost religious tourism.
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