The state government has announced a 10-day Rameshwaram to Kashi trip to all the pilgrims in the state who are not able to visit these places due to financial conditions. The government will select 600 eligible reports under the scheme, and the whole trip is sponsored by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) department of Tamil Nadu. This is big news for the devotees of Tamil Nadu who wish to visit Rameshwaram. This is a train journey where all pilgrims can travel to Rameshwaram to Varanasi in 2026. The Tamil Nadu Rameswaram to Kashi Scheme is only for the senior citizens from all over the state.
The government provides free train journeys to all 600 eligible older people under the scheme. The application process for the scheme has already started, and the last date is 22 October. More information regarding the scheme, including how you can apply, is available on the official website and application form details are all mentioned in this article.
Tamil Nadu Rameswaram to Kashi Scheme 2025
All the senior citizens in Tamil Nadu can avail themselves of the benefit of the Holi dip in Rameshwaram and Varanasi. The government organised a 10-day trip for 600 senior citizens. The journey of Rameshwaram to Kashi will start in March 2026. The people who wish to send their elderly mother and father on this holy trip can apply and fill out the application form on the official website.
The scheme is for the economically weaker section of society. The announcement for the scheme is by the DMK Government and the Chief Minister, MK Stalin. The other details, like eligibility and the documentation required for the scheme, are mentioned below. Read this article fully to understand the scheme in a better way.
Main Points
| Launched By | Tamil Nadu Government |
| Last date for Application | 22 October |
| Journey Start From | End of March 2026 |
| Department | HRCE Department |
| Age | 60 to 70 Years |
| Journey Destination | Rameshwaram to Kashi Varanasi |
Benefits For Piligrims
- The government provide free train journey from Rameshwaram to Kashi under the scheme.
- All the devotees will get free tickets from the government.
- The 10-day spiritual journey is fully sponsored by the Tamil Nadu Government and the R&CE department.
- The 600 devotees will travel from Rameshwaram to Varanasi.
- The officials have invited applications from devotees before 22 October.
- The scheme is for all the senior citizens who are above 60 years old.
- The government want to help those pilgrims who are not financially stable and are unable to visit these Holy places.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens between the ages of 60 and 70 are eligible for the scheme.
- Only those who will provide the medical fitness certificate from a civil surgeon will be allowed.
- The scheme is for economically weaker families.
- The annual income of the families must be 2 lakh for The Eligible beneficiaries.
- Those who have already availed the benefit of a spiritual yatra by the government are not allowed this time.
Documents
- Aadhar card
- Pan card
- Income Proof Certificate from the Taluka officer
- Medical fitness certificate
- Age proof
- Permanent address proof,
- mobile number
- passport-size photograph
Last Date
The government released the scheme for the next year, where all devotees can travel from Rameshwaram to Kashi at the end of March. All the applicants And The Eligible beneficiaries are advised to submit their application form by 22 October.
Selection Procedure
The government will select a total of 600 pilgrims for this free train journey. The zonal joint Commissioner will select all the pilgrims for the journey. All the selected beneficiaries are responsible for reaching Rameshwaram, where the journey will start. The official department will cover all the expenses of the applicants for the round trip. Ensure you pack all your daily essentials and personal items for the trip. The other arrangement regarding the night stay and food is totally by the department. The government will organise 10 separate trips, under which they will cover all the 600 pilgrims.
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How to Submit Application Form Details?
- The official portal is open now to accept the applications of beneficiaries between 60 and 70 years old.
- The online application form for the journey is available on the official website, or you can directly get it from your nearby zonal joint Commissioner’s Office.
- On the Official website, you can directly download the application form PDF and fill in all the details.
- The Eligible pilgrims should attach all the required documents to the application form.
- Then, finally, submit your application form to the zonal joint Commissioner’s Office of your respective zone.
- They will verify your address documents and other details.
- After the verification process, they will select only 600 pilgrims.
FAQ:
The journey will start at the end of March 2026.
Yes, the Tamil Nadu Government will cover all the expenses of the trip of 10 days.
The government will select 600 devotees for the free train journey scheme.