Odisha Expedites Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana: Consent Forms Crucial for Pilgrims
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News18•30-01-2026, 17:00
Odisha Expedites Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana: Consent Forms Crucial for Pilgrims
- •Odisha government is pushing district collectors to quickly gather consent forms for the Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana (SJDY).
- •The SJDY aims to help economically weaker senior citizens and widows visit the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri.
- •The scheme covers travel, accommodation, and food for beneficiaries, with night halts in Puri for those from 21 districts and day tours for 8 coastal districts.
- •Despite previous instructions, progress on consent collection was slow, prompting a new directive to district authorities.
- •The SJDY targets 5,000 beneficiaries in 2025-26, 30,000 in 2026-27, and a total of 100,000 by 2028-29, requiring mandatory consent from eligible individuals.
Why It Matters: Odisha government is urgently collecting consent forms to implement the Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana for pilgrims.
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