Good News for Rajasthan’s Senior Citizens: Government to Sponsor Free Pilgrimages—Here’s How to Apply

Rajasthan Senior Citizen Tour: Under the Rajasthan government’s ‘Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026-27’ (Varishth Nagarik Teerth Yatra Yojana), approximately 56,000 senior citizens will be provided with a free tour to the country’s major pilgrimage sites. Get all the details here.

Rajasthan Senior Citizen Tour: The state government has once again announced significant relief for the senior citizens of Rajasthan. Under the ‘Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026-27,’ thousands of senior citizens will be taken on free tours to prominent pilgrimage sites across the country this year. This time, the target is to extend the benefits of this scheme to approximately 56,000 senior citizens. The application process commenced on May 27, 2026, and interested individuals can apply by visiting their nearest e-Mitra center.

Applications Open for 15 Days

According to the state government, applications for the ‘Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026-27’ opened on May 27 and can be submitted over the following 15 days. During this period, interested senior citizens can apply with ease. The government has clarified that ample time has been allotted for applications to help people avoid last-minute rushes and technical glitches. Additionally, all necessary information is being made available through e-Mitra centers and relevant departments to ensure the process remains simple and transparent.

56,000 Senior Citizens Set to Benefit

The Rajasthan government has made arrangements to offer the opportunity of a free pilgrimage to a large number of senior citizens under this scheme. Approximately 56,000 senior citizens will be taken to various religious sites across the country. The entire arrangement will be managed by the Devasthan Department; this is a flagship government scheme conducted annually. A large number of senior citizens avail themselves of the benefits of this scheme, and the government regards it as a significant initiative from both social and religious perspectives.

Here’s How You Can Apply from Home

• First, visit the official website of the Devasthan Department.
• Then, log in using your e-Mitra or SSO ID. Navigate to the “Devasthan Department” section and select “Varishth Nagrik Tirth Yatra Yojana 2026.”
• Now, enter your Jan Aadhaar number and fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents as requested.
• Finally, after submitting the form, make sure to note down your application number.
• For any assistance, you may contact the Control Room at 0294-2410330.

The primary objective of this scheme is to fulfill the spiritual aspirations and desires of senior citizens who have long wished to undertake a pilgrimage but have been unable to do so for various reasons. Once again, significant interest in the scheme is being observed among the public, as it encompasses several renowned pilgrimage sites. The application process will be facilitated through e-Mitra centers, ensuring that elderly citizens do not have to wander from place to place. All necessary formalities will be completed at a single location, thereby making the entire process both simple and convenient.