First batch of devotees flagged off for Amritsar under Tirath Yatra scheme

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme, sending buses for pilgrims to Amritsar, celebrating Guru Teg Bahadur's anniversary.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday flagged off buses carrying the first batch of devotees to Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann during the flagging off ceremony of the first batch of devotees under the 'Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme', at Bardwal village in Sangrur. (Sourced)

On this occasion, Mann said this pilgrimage is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh master.

The chief minister had launched the second phase of the scheme on October 29.

“This initiative fulfils the heartfelt wish of the elderly people who have long desired to visit sacred religious sites,” said Mann, adding that under the scheme, devotees will be taken to visit Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, Jallianwala Bagh, the partition museum, and other religious and historical places in Amritsar.

This scheme is for people of all castes, religions, income groups, and regions, he said.

He further said the state government has made elaborate arrangements for a free three-day and two-night stay for pilgrims.

Mann said devotees aged 50 years or above have been registered for the pilgrimage, and a voter ID card has been made mandatory for registration. He said the pilgrims will be provided with AC buses, AC hotel accommodations, and meals free of cost.

Each bus will have an attendant to assist passengers, and a medical team will also accompany them to provide immediate assistance in case of any emergency, he said.