Madhya Pradesh government is running Sri Lanka's Sita Temple Tour support scheme in 2026 for eligible residents who complete the pilgrimage to Sita Temple and Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka, along with Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia. Under this scheme, the state gives back 50% of the travel cost, up to ₹30,000.
As of 02 August 2026, the official department scheme page and PDF form are still available online. No revised benefit amount, new deadline, or scheme closure notice was found on the department website, so the article below uses the latest details visible from the Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Madhya Pradesh.
Sri Lanka's Sita Temple Tour 2026
This scheme is meant for pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh who have already completed this foreign pilgrimage and want reimbursement after returning. It is not a tour booking portal. It is a support scheme that helps eligible people recover part of their travel spending after document checking.
Application is still offline. Applicants need to use the prescribed form, attach travel and expense proof, and submit the file to the District Collector within 60 days of returning from the journey. Payment is released only after the records are checked.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sri Lanka's Sita Temple Tour |
| Launched By | Religious Trusts and Endowments Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh who completed the listed pilgrimage |
| Benefit Amount | 50% of travel expenses up to ₹30,000 |
| Application Mode | Offline through District Collector office |
| Official Website | Official scheme page |
Apply process
Applicants can apply only after completing the pilgrimage. This scheme does not show an online application form on the department portal as of 02 August 2026.
STEP 1 Visit the official department scheme page and download the prescribed application form PDF. Read the form carefully and make sure the pilgrimage covered Sita Temple, Ashoka Vatika, and Angkor Wat Temple as required by the scheme page.
STEP 2 Fill the form with correct personal details, address, and bank account details. Keep the journey proof, passport copy, receipts, and visit certificate ready before submission so the file is complete in one go.
STEP 3 Submit the filled form and all required papers to the District Collector office in Madhya Pradesh within 60 days from the date of return from the journey. Late filing can create a problem because the official guidance mentions this time limit.
STEP 4 Wait for document checking by the office. If the records are accepted, the approved amount is sent as per the scheme rules. Keeping clear receipts and matching identity details can help avoid delay.
Benefits under the scheme
Benefit under this scheme is simple. It is a reimbursement, not an advance payment before travel.
Eligible people can get back 50% of the actual travel cost, subject to a maximum of ₹30,000. If total valid spending is ₹40,000, the payable support can be ₹20,000. If spending is much higher, the payment still stays capped at ₹30,000.
Since no fresh 2026 increase in the amount was found on the official department website, the old limit of ₹30,000 should be treated as the latest available figure for now.
Who can apply
Applicants should check the basic conditions before filing the form. The main points available from the current scheme page and linked guidance are below.
- Applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh and should be able to show valid residence proof.
- Applicant should have completed the pilgrimage to Sita Temple and Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka and Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.
- Applicant should not be an income tax payer.
- This support is given only once in a lifetime for one person.
Required documents
Keep the document file ready before visiting the collector office. Missing papers can slow down checking.
- Recent passport size photograph for the application form and office record.
- Aadhaar card or another valid identity record accepted with the application.
- Madhya Pradesh domicile or residence proof to show state eligibility.
- Passport copy and other travel records related to the foreign visit.
- Receipts and expense proof for the journey because payment is based on actual spending.
- Certificate or proof showing the visit to the listed pilgrimage places.
- Bank passbook or bank account details for payment.
Latest 2026 position
Official links checked on 02 August 2026 were working. The department scheme page, the PDF form, and the contact page were reachable at the time of review.
No separate 2026 notification about closure, replacement, higher reimbursement, or changed eligibility was found in the available official material. So for now, the scheme appears to continue on the same broad rules already shown by the department.
People looking for other Madhya Pradesh scheme updates can also check the Madhya Pradesh Government Schemes List and the related Sindhu Darshan Scheme Madhya Pradesh page on SarkariYojana.
References
Official application form and guidelines PDF
Department contact page | Phone: 0755-2512091 | Email: dharmasva.mantralaya@gmail.com
FAQ's
Is Sri Lanka's Sita Temple Tour still available in 2026?
As of 02 August 2026, the official scheme page and PDF were still online and no closure notice was seen on the department website.
How much money can an applicant get?
The scheme gives back 50% of actual travel expenses, up to a maximum of ₹30,000.
Can a person apply online?
No online application form was found on the department site during this review. The available process is offline through the District Collector office.
What is the last time limit to submit the form?
The current guidance says the application should be submitted within 60 days after returning from the journey.
Can an income tax payer apply?
No. The eligibility details available for this scheme say income tax payers are not covered.
Is this payment given more than once?
No. The scheme is treated as a one time lifetime benefit for one eligible person.