State raises aid to Mansarovar yatris to 50k

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Saturday announced an increase in financial assistance to pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the current Rs 23,000 to Rs 50,000 per person. The decision was taken by chief minister Bhupendra Patel, a state government release said. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is organised by the ministry of external affairs from June to September each year.According to the MEA’s website, Kailash Manasarovar is significant for Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva and holds religious importance for Jains and the Buddhists. tnn