Himachal Pradesh government has approved Dev Bhoomi Darshan Yojana 2026 for senior citizens to help them visit sacred places in the state. Under this scheme, all senior citizens in the age group of 70 to 80 years get 50% discount while travelling in buses to holy places. Elderly citizens above 80 years get 100% discount in buses, meaning they do not have to pay any fare under Dev Bhumi Darshan Yojana.
The state cabinet approved this scheme to give elderly people an easy chance to visit dev bhumi. The scheme is still in place and eligible senior citizens can use the bus fare concession for their pilgrimage travel across the state.
HP Dev Bhoomi Darshan Yojana for Senior Citizens
The main features and highlights of Dev Bhumi Darshan Yojana are given below.
- The state government provides relief in travel expenses to senior citizens so they can visit sacred places in the state.
- All senior citizens between the age group of 70 to 80 years get 50% discount in buses while travelling to dev bhumi.
- Senior citizens who are 80 years or above in age get full 100% discount in bus travel. They do not have to bear any expense while travelling to holy places under Dev Bhoomi Darshan Yojana.
Along with this scheme, the state government also approved an increase in the old age pension amount for ex-servicemen or war widows from Rs. 500 to Rs. 3000. It also approved the start of Vigyan Gram Yojana in 5 districts. This scheme will start in Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur districts to boost agricultural production, non-farming activities and to preserve available resources.
For water conservation and rainwater harvesting, the government started "Jal se Krishi Ko Bal Yojana". The state government allocated a budgetary provision of Rs. 250 crore for this scheme. To encourage tourism, the government also started "Aaj Purani Raaho Se" Yojana.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Dev Bhoomi Darshan Yojana |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Senior citizens aged 70 years and above |
| Benefit | 50% bus fare discount for 70 to 80 years, 100% discount for above 80 years |
| Purpose | Help senior citizens visit holy places in the state |
Several other decisions were also taken in the same cabinet meeting. In the Fire Department, the government would fill vacant posts for station fire officers, driver-cum-pump operator and firemen posts on contractual basis. In the forest department, the state government approved filling forest guard posts. For more details on other state schemes, check the Himachal Pradesh schemes list.
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