AI SummarySwaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme 2016 supports residents of Haryana with money help for pilgrimages to holy Sikh sites such as Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nankana Sahib, Sri Hemkund Sahib, and Sri Patna Sahib. Eligible pilgrims can get up to ₹6,000 or 50% of the actual travel cost, whichever is lower, for a yatra done through approved channels.
Haryana government keeps this yatra support scheme available for pilgrims, and the Tourism Department manages it. It covers residents who completed their Guru Darshan Yatra through a State Government, Central Government, or registered society route on or after 1st April 2016.
In April 2025, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed the department to expand the scope of this yatra scheme. Along with the existing destinations, religious places such as Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib were added under the scheme so more pilgrims can get support. The same review also covered the Sindhu Dharshan Yatra Scheme and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for better pilgrimage facilities.
The state also offers special train services for pilgrims. In May 2026, two special trains were flagged off from Kurukshetra and Sirsa to Sri Hazoor Sahib in Nanded, and pilgrims who complete the yatra through the approved route can claim the money support after the journey.
Swaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Swaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme 2016 |
| Main Department | Tourism Department, Haryana |
| Eligible People | Individual residents of Haryana |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹6,000 or 50% of actual travel cost, whichever is lower |
| Covered Destinations | Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nankana Sahib, Hemkund Sahib, Patna Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib |
| Application Mode | Offline and online through Antyodaya-SARAL Portal |
| Launch Date | 12th July 2016 |
Pilgrimage support under this scheme is available for journeys completed on or after 1st April 2016. The support amount is paid after the yatra is over, so pilgrims need to keep the travel bills and the completion certificate safe for the claim.
Benefits
This scheme gives direct cash support to pilgrims so that the travel cost of a holy yatra stays manageable. The money support depends on the actual amount spent on the journey:
| Benefit Criteria | Financial Support |
| Maximum Reimbursement | ₹6,000 |
| Cost Coverage | 50% of actual travel expenditure |
| Limit Condition | Whichever is lower of the two amounts |
Support is limited to a maximum of 50 pilgrims in a year. The amount works as a helpful contribution towards the travel cost, and it is paid through a demand draft after the application is approved.
Eligibility
To qualify for support under Swaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme 2016, applicants should match the conditions set by the Tourism Department:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and should be able to show a valid domicile or residency proof.
- Yatra must be completed through an authorized State Government, Central Government, or registered society route, and not as a private trip.
- A valid Yatra Completion Certificate from the organizing body is required along with the application.
- This support can be claimed only once in a lifetime. For example, if a Haryana resident completes a yatra in 2026 and receives the grant, the same grant cannot be claimed again in later years.
Documents Required
Keep the following papers ready when submitting the application:
- Valid identity proof such as Aadhaar card or voter ID.
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Attested copy of Haryana Domicile or Permanent Residency Certificate.
- Official Yatra Completion Certificate issued by the organizing body.
- Copies of passport and visa, wherever applicable for travel outside India.
- A self-declaration stating that this support has not been claimed earlier and will not be claimed again.
Application Process
Application should be submitted within two months of returning from the yatra. Fill the form as per the format in Annexure A of the scheme notification and send it with all required documents to the Director, Tourism Department, Haryana. The department processes the request, which normally takes around 15 days. Pilgrims who want to apply online can use the service listed on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
STEP 1 - Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and register as a new user with name, mobile number, and email address.
STEP 2 - After logging in, open the Services list and look for the service named "Financial Assistance Under Swarn Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra After Completion of the Yatra".
STEP 3 - Fill in the application form with personal details, yatra details, and bank information, and upload the required documents.
STEP 4 - Submit the application and note down the reference number for tracking the status later.
References
For application and scheme rules, check the official pages given below:
Scheme Service Page on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal | Antyodaya-SARAL Portal | Scheme Rules
FAQ's
What is Swaran Jayanti Guru Darshan Yatra Scheme 2016?
This scheme gives money support to eligible Haryana pilgrims who complete a Guru Darshan Yatra through government or society-led channels.
Which department handles this scheme?
Tourism Department, Government of Haryana, manages and runs this scheme.
How much money support can I receive?
Eligible pilgrims can receive up to 50% of the actual travel cost, capped at a maximum of ₹6,000.
Can I apply for this grant multiple times?
No, this support is a one-time benefit for each pilgrim.
What is the deadline for submitting my application?
Application should be submitted within two months of completing the pilgrimage.
Is the scheme still available in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is available in 2026 and the Haryana government has also added new destinations such as Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib under it.