A group of senior citizens from Jujhar Nagar village in the Mohali constituency embarked on a spiritual journey under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme on 22 July 2026. The pilgrims were flagged off with best wishes as they began their pilgrimage to some of Punjab’s most significant religious and historical destinations.
The Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme has emerged as an important welfare initiative of the Punjab Government, enabling senior citizens to undertake pilgrimages without financial burden. Through the scheme, the government provides free transportation, accommodation, meals, and other essential facilities, ensuring that elderly devotees can travel comfortably, safely, and with dignity.
During the pilgrimage, the senior citizens will visit Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum. The journey offers devotees an opportunity to seek spiritual blessings while also experiencing Punjab’s rich religious, cultural, and historical heritage.
The departing pilgrims expressed their happiness over the facilities provided under the scheme and appreciated the Punjab Government for making religious travel accessible to senior citizens. Family members and local residents also gathered to bid farewell to the pilgrims and wished them a safe and memorable journey.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Kulwant Singh said that the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme reflects the Punjab Government’s commitment to serving senior citizens with respect and care. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, elderly citizens are being provided free travel, accommodation, meals, and all necessary arrangements so that they can undertake their pilgrimage without inconvenience. He added that the scheme is helping thousands of senior citizens fulfil their spiritual aspirations while strengthening the government’s commitment to inclusive public welfare. The pilgrimage bus departed from Jujhar Nagar amid prayers and best wishes from local residents. Through initiatives such as the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme, the Punjab Government and MLA Kulwant Singh continue to promote citizen welfare by ensuring that senior citizens across the Mohali constituency have the opportunity to undertake safe, comfortable, and meaningful spiritual journeys.
