Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana 2025 is a special scheme started by the Assam government to help people visit important religious places. This year, around 25,000 devotees from Assam will get the chance to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya through this scheme. The scheme supports spiritual travel along with the existing Punya Dham project, which helps pilgrims visit holy cities like Varanasi, Puri, and Vrindavan.
Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana 2025 Overview
In Assam’s state budget for 2024–25, the government focused a lot on protecting religious heritage and promoting spiritual tourism. They have allocated Rs 240 crore to preserve Batadrava, an important monastic place linked to the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite movement. The government will also send 25,000 pilgrims to Ram Mandir in Ayodhya under Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana 2025.
Main Highlights of Assam Punya Tirtha Scheme
| Name | Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana |
| Approved by | Assam Cabinet |
| Launch Date | February 12, 2024 |
| State | Assam |
| Beneficiaries | Devotees |
| Benefits | Visit to Ram temple, Ayodhya |
| Official Website | Yet to be launched |
Goal of Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana
This project aims to strengthen spiritual connections and promote cultural harmony across communities. The government has set aside Rs 25 crore to support 25,000 pilgrims travelling to Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, making sure devotees can get easy access and help throughout their journey.
Main Features of Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana
- Punya Dham scheme complements it by helping pilgrims visit sacred places like Puri, Vrindavan, and Varanasi.
- The scheme is active in 2025, continuing the government’s focus on spiritual growth.
- The state budget for 2024–25 is Rs 2.9 lakh crore, supporting schemes without adding new taxes.
- The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is expected to grow from Rs 5.7 lakh crore to Rs 6.43 lakh crore.
- Estimated receipts are Rs 2,90,155.65 crore, with Rs 1,43,605.56 crore coming from the State’s Consolidated Fund.
Benefits of Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana
- Up to 15% of loans above 85% CGTMSE cover are guaranteed.
- The State Government pays CGTMSE’s annual guarantee charges.
- Full interest on the loan is paid by the State Government.
- Loans under this scheme require no collateral or processing fees.
- A moratorium period of 3 to 6 months will be given within the 4-year repayment term.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old.
- For SC, ST, or PwD candidates, the maximum age limit is 40 years.
- Applicants’ families should be covered under KALIA/BSKY schemes or have an annual income below Rs 2 lakh.
- Applicant must have a UDYAM number or be registered accordingly.
Who Cannot Apply? Exclusions
- Employees of the state, central government, PSU, or legislative bodies and their families.
- Anyone who is a defaulter in banks or financial institutions or has unpaid loans from similar government schemes.
How Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana Works
- Applicants will register and apply through a designated website or Mo-Seva Kendra services.
- After submitting the application, the assigned bank will verify documents and visit the applicant’s field for inspection.
- During this visit, the bank will help the applicant prepare a simple project report for loan approval.
- Once approved and the applicant deposits margin money, the loan amount will be given by the bank.
- The scheme is supervised by committees at State, District, and Block levels to make sure everything runs smoothly.
How to Register for Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana
The Assam government has announced the scheme but the official website is not live yet. It will be activated soon, and we will keep you updated. Usually, here’s the process to apply when registration starts:
- Go to the official Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana website.
- On the homepage, look for “Click here to register for Assam Punya Tirtha Yojana” and click it.
- An application form will open; fill out your details and upload documents.
- Submit the application form.
- You will then receive confirmation and further instructions as per the scheme process.