Govt to organise free trips to 5 sites associated with Ambedkar
Under the scheme, travellers will visit Ambedkar's birthplace in Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mahaparinirvana Bhoomi in Delhi/Alipur, Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai, and Indu Mill in Mumbai (now developed as a memorial). Travellers will be transported to these sites by rail, with all fare, accommodation, and food expenses borne by the state govt.
Applicants must be original residents of Rajasthan and belong to the SC community.
They should not be income taxpayers and must possess a Jan Aadhar card. Additionally, applicants should not suffer from any contagious diseases (such as COVID-19, TB). A medical certificate is mandatory with the application. Applications can be submitted both online and offline.
Applications received under the scheme will be reviewed by a district-level committee. If the number of applications exceeds the available slots, travellers will be selected through a computerized lottery or other transparent methods. The selection and waiting lists will be published on the departmental website and information portal.
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