The scheme “Kailash Mansarovar Yatra” is implemented by the Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the pilgrims of the state going on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Such persons of Madhya Pradesh, who have completed the journey of Kailash Mansarovar after finding a place in the list of persons selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, they will have to present the certificate of the actual expenses incurred on the journey after the journey and the expenses incurred on such journey, 50% of the expenditure will be reimbursed by the State Government up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

Benefits

Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses incurred during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per pilgrim, upon submission of the required certificate/documents.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after being selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
• Only individuals selected by the Ministry of External Affairs are eligible.
• The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
• Each individual is eligible for the grant only once in their lifetime.

Note 1: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, pilgrims must submit all documents detailing their actual expenses incurred during the journey.
Note 2: If both husband and wife are selected, their eligibility will be as per the MEA guidelines.

Application Process

Offline

Eligible pilgrims should apply for financial assistance/grant using the prescribed form, along with records of their pilgrimage certified by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to the concerned District Collector, Madhya Pradesh within 60 days of completing their pilgrimage. The office of the concerned Collector will disburse the grant amount after verifying the submitted records.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Details of expenditure incurred on the journey
• Copy of passport
• Certificate of completion of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
• Certificate regarding selection by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• Bank passbook/bank account details
• Any other required documents

Kalyani Sahayata Yojana (Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Board)