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This Haryana government scheme helps Scheduled Caste individuals visit sacred places like Varanasi and Amritsar by reimbursing Read More... their second-class train travel costs. Read less

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Planning a spiritual journey to Varanasi or Amritsar? The Haryana government, through its Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, has a special scheme to help you get there.

What Is This Scheme?

Under the umbrella of celebrating great saints, this initiative is designed to make pilgrimages to Varanasi and Amritsar easier for people from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Haryana. It's all about helping you connect with your faith and heritage by covering your train travel expenses.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

If you are a resident of Haryana and belong to the Scheduled Caste category, this scheme is for you. It's a one-time opportunity to support your spiritual journey.

Why This Scheme Is Important

This scheme plays a vital role in promoting cultural and religious understanding. By removing financial barriers for train travel, it empowers SC individuals to undertake significant pilgrimages, fostering spiritual growth and cultural engagement within the community.

Objective

This Haryana government scheme helps Scheduled Caste individuals visit sacred places like Varanasi and Amritsar by reimbursing their second-class train travel costs.

Benefits

Stamp Duty Reimbursement:

1. Amount:100% of the applicable stamp duty.

2. Intended Use:For new eligible tourism units to receive reimbursement on the stamp duty paid on:

Sale/lease deeds related to the purchase/lease of land/built-up area for tourism projects, provided the sale/lease deed is executed during the scheme's validity period.
Loan agreements are made for initiating the project during the scheme's validity period.
Mortgages and pledges were made for initiating the project during the scheme's validity period.

3. Conditions:The stamp duty reimbursement will be provided in a lump sum after the tourism unit commences commercial operation (COD). The application for stamp duty reimbursement must be submitted along with the capital grant application.

Capital Grant/Assistance:

1. Amount:Financial grant/assistance will be provided based on the permissible capital investment for establishing new or expanding existing eligible tourism units in the identified categories.

Category A districts:₹33,00,000 plus 15% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹80,00,000.
Category B districts:₹33,00,000 plus 25% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹1,20,00,000.
Category C districts:₹33,00,000 plus 30% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹1,50,00,000.

2. Eligible Capital Investment:For calculating the capital grant/assistance, "permissible capital investment" includes peripheral infrastructure (boundary wall, internal roads, and other basic structural facilities), structure and building, plant, indigenous and imported machinery and equipment, material handling equipment, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, fixtures, furniture and fittings, waste management facilities, transformers, generators, captive power plants, and other auxiliary facilities installed for use on the premises and their related installation expenses.

3. Excluded Capital Investment:Investment in "land and land development," pre-construction expenses, consulting fees, capitalised interest, and working capital will not be included in the calculation for the capital grant.

4. Conditions:Full payment by the investor for all capital assets and complete ownership of the project is required. All capital assets must be installed and used at the project site.

Interest Subsidy Reimbursement:

1. Amount:3% interest subsidy on term loans.

Category A districts:Maximum ₹4,00,000 per year, per unit.
Category B districts:Maximum ₹5,00,000 per year, per unit.
Category C districts:Maximum ₹6,00,000 per year, per unit.

2. Intended Use:Applicable to eligible tourism units on term loans taken from notified commercial banks, financial institutions, state government cooperative banks, regional rural banks, or financial institutions recognised by the Government of India/State Government for financing the permissible capital investment.

3. Conditions:The interest subsidy reimbursement will be payable for a maximum of 3 years from the date of commercial operation commencement. The percentage of interest subsidy reimbursement will be calculated annually based on the interest paid by the unit on the term loan after commercial operation commences.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
You must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
This travel assistance can be availed only one time.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme, you will need to follow these steps:

Submit your application along with the required documents to the relevant department or office as specified by the Haryana government.
Ensure you provide details of your intended journey.
After completing your pilgrimage, submit your railway tickets and other necessary proof to claim the reimbursement.
The payment will be disbursed directly to your bank account.

For the exact application submission details and process, please refer to the official notifications or contact the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana.

Documents Required

A copy of your Scheduled Castes Certificate (along with the original for verification).
Proof of Residence (such as a Ration Card or Voter Card).
An undertaking stating that you are not currently employed as a government employee. This includes positions in Boards, Corporations, Authorities, Government Undertakings, and similar government-established entities.

FAQ’s

What is the main goal of this yatra scheme?

The primary aim of this scheme is to offer financial support to individuals from the Scheduled Caste community for their journeys to Varanasi and Amritsar.

Can people working for the government apply for this scheme?

No, individuals employed by the government, including those working in government Boards, Corporations, Authorities, Undertakings, and similar establishments, are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

How many times can one person use this travel subsidy?

This particular travel facility is a one-time offer for each eligible person. You can avail it only once.

What is the reimbursement amount for the train tickets?

You can receive reimbursement for the cost of a second-class train ticket (covering both the onward and return journey), up to a maximum of ₹1,000 or the actual ticket cost, whichever is lower.

What specific proof of identity and residence is accepted?

You can use documents like your Ration Card or Voter Card as proof of residence. For caste proof, you'll need your Scheduled Castes Certificate.

Does the applicant need to be a Haryana resident?

Yes, absolutely. To be eligible for this scheme, you must be a resident of Haryana.

Who is eligible to apply for this pilgrimage assistance?

This scheme is specifically for individuals who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

When will I receive the reimbursement money?

The reimbursement will be credited directly to your bank account after you submit your railway tickets and other necessary documents post your journey.

Do I need to submit an affidavit about my employment status?

Yes, you are required to submit an undertaking confirming that you are not a government employee, which includes employees of government bodies like Boards and Corporations.