More Than 5 Lakh Devotees Benefit from the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana

September 17, 2026

The ” Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana,” a public welfare initiative launched by the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is receiving an overwhelming response across the state. Under this scheme, a total of 510,807 pilgrims have visited various major religious sites in Punjab and the country. The government’s primary objective is to provide free travel and other basic amenities to senior citizens who wish to visit religious sites with dignity. 95 AC buses completed 12,485 trips.

Age must be 50 years to avail the benefits
Providing information about eligibility and facilities, the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab clarified that any eligible person aged 50 years and above can register and avail the benefits under this scheme. They stated that the government has provided excellent AC buses for the pilgrims. Travel is arranged using sleeper buses. Furthermore,

“The Punjab government covers the cost of accommodation, meals and other facilities for eligible pilgrims.” They also informed that on August 12, 2026, the scope of this scheme has been expanded to include holy religious sites such as Shri Khatu Shyam-Salasar Balaji Dham, Haridwar-Rishikesh, and Mathura-Vrindavan. Medical teams have been deployed, and strict sanitation and security arrangements have been made.

They stated that special arrangements have been made to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of the pilgrims. Each bus is equipped with a dedicated team of support staff and medical staff to provide immediate first aid in case of any emergency. Additionally, special teams have been deployed to assist pilgrims at various stages of the yatra. Accommodation facilities with clean bathrooms have been provided.

Equal Rights for All

The department says that pilgrims appear completely satisfied during the yatra and enjoy spiritual joy by singing Shabads and Bhajans in the buses. They stated that the Punjab government prays that every pilgrim returns home peacefully after visiting the Religious sites. Upon completion, pilgrims will be given a brass glass containing sacred prasad as a memento of this memorable journey.

He emphasized that this scheme is open to people of all classes, castes, religions, and regions, without any discrimination. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has given strict instructions to officials to ensure that pilgrims do not face any inconvenience throughout the yatra and that the journey is conducted with complete transparency and ease.