Gandhinagar, April 20 -- The Gujarat government has supported over 66,000 devotees on pilgrimages since 2022 under schemes such as Shravan Tirth Darshan and Sindhu Darshan, according to an official statement from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Senior citizens formed the majority of beneficiaries, with Rs 9.86 crore disbursed as assistance, the statement added.

Further as per the release, the Government of Gujarat remains committed to respecting the faith and devotion of its people. Recognising that many devotees may not have the financial means to embark on pilgrimages, the Gujarat state government has stepped forward to support them by facilitating these spiritual journeys free of cost. Under the visionary leadership of Pri...