BNTYY Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana 2026: Apply Online Before the Last Date

Odisha Government invites senior citizens for “Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana “. They have recently released the guidelines for senior citizens who want to be part of this pilgrimage scheme. The tourism department of Odisha re-released the notification regarding the scheme and its guidelines for the applicants. Every year,1000 people go on a Tirth Yatra to different places. But there are some families and senior citizens who are not able to fullfil there wish of a Tirtha Yatra to the special places. Keeping this in mind, the government and the state tourism department of Odisha provide opportunities for senior citizens to fulfil their lifelong dream.

With the financial support of the state government, the people can visit all the religious places. BNTYY provide the eligibility for people above 60 years of age and below 75 years of age. For the couple, the age criterion is below 60 years of age for one of the spouses. People who want to get the full information regarding this scheme must read this article, where we share the brief details for senior citizens who want to be part of this Tirth Yatra. We also share the important dates and the deadline for submitting the application.

Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana Odisha 2026-27

• The government invites applicants from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 under the Yatra Yojana Odisha. All the applicant advise to submit their application through the yatra.odisha.gov.in website.
• The government provided the list of eligibility criteria in their recent notification guideline 2026.
• Citizens between 60 and 75 years of age can benefit from this.
• For the application procedure, you simply provide your mobile number and complete the verification process.
• The government provide the facility of the scheme to only the poor and financially deprived category of the society.
• The scheme also provides the facility to accompany the senior citizen above 70 years of aage withan attendant.
• The attendant has to pay 50% of the travel cost. The age criteria for the attendant is 18 +.
• The married couple can also apply together for the scheme in a single application form.
• This facility is only for those couples in which one partner is below 60 years of age. 
• This facility is provided by the state government only once in your lifetime.
• For the registration process of the Varishth Nagrik Tirth Yatra scheme in Odisha, visit their official portal, and you can also check out the steps given below to fill out your application form.

Key Highlights Of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

• The age criterion for a senior citizen is 60 to 75 years old.
• For the couples who are applying together, the age criterion for one couple member is below 16 years.
• The age criterion for the attendant is above 18 years.
• The senior citizen should be fit and not suffering from any communicable disease.
• The applicant must have aAntyodaya Cardrd or an Annapurna Card from Odisha.
• BPL category people will get preference under the scheme.
• The senior citizens above 70 years of age are eligible to have an attendant with them.
•  The poor people can also show their monthly job card for eligibility.
• People under the window pension and old age pension are also eligible.

Documents

• Aadhar card
• Age Proof
• Medical certificate for fitness
• Residential proof
• Antodhya Card
• BPL Card
• MANREGA job card
• Mobile number
• Passport-size photograph

Guidelines For Odisha BNTYY

• The government has specified an age criterion between 60 and 75 years for a senior citizen.
• The last date for submission of the application is 14 August 2026.
• The applicants are advised to submit their application online through the yatra.odisha.gov.in website or portal.
• The application form PDF is also available under this portal for the BNTYY Yojana Odisha.
• Applicants will get a unique district-wise code under the tourism department.
• A unique registration number is also provided to each applicant.
• A district-level selection committee is formed by the official, which includes 5 members.
• They all complete the process of application,s fruit name, and selection of the applicants district-wise.
• The district quota of the pilgrims is fixed by the official.
• Those who will be selected by the authority but due to some issues are not able to continue the journey should inform the concerned district collector/ tourist officer at least seven days before the journey.
• The government provided the arrangement for food and stay to the pilgrims with vegetarian food facilities.
• The travel insurance, tour escort, tour guide and medical facilities are provided by IRCTC.

What Is Online Appliocation Process For BNTYY Odisha?

• Now, after checking the eligibility criteria, those senior citizens who are eligible and want to apply for the scheme can directly visit yatra.odisha.gov.in.
• Here you need to choose the Travels scheme BNTYY 2026-27 10 to proceed.
• On the next page, read the disclaimer first and agree to the terms and conditions.
• Enter the registration name and your mobile number to get the OTP.
• They will send the OTP to your registered mobile number via SMS.
• Enter the OTP and click on thesign-upp button.
• After the sign-up, you log in with your mobile number.
• Then you enter the dashboard for Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana Odisha.
• Here you get the application form.
• The applicant can also download the application form and guideline PDF from the dot.odisha.gov.in.
• In the application form, you have to provide your name, address, date of birth and other details.
• You also need to attach new documents and a passport-size photograph to the application form.
• Then finally submit your application form online.

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