Punjab expands Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan and Rishikesh
On 30 July 2026 Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana, adding free pilgrimages to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan and Rishikesh from 1 August.
Summary
Addressing the 'Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv De Naam' programme in Mohali, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana will include free pilgrimages to Khatu Shyam and Salasar (Rajasthan), Vrindavan and Rishikesh from 1 August 2026. The state will bear the full cost, including travel from home, boarding, lodging and return.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana, Punjab
- New destinations
- Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan, Rishikesh
- From
- 1 August 2026
- Cost
- Fully borne by the state
- Announced at
- 'Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv De Naam', Mohali
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In July 2026 the Punjab government expanded which scheme to include free pilgrimages to Khatu Shyam, Salasar and Vrindavan?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana from 1 August 2026.