Govt asks collectors to expedite consent for elderly Jagannath darshan scheme

State government urges district collectors to expedite consent collection for the Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana, a scheme offering free travel, accommodation, and food to poor elderly citizens and widows for temple visits. Despite a November launch announcement, progress is slow. The initiative aims to fulfill the spiritual aspirations of around 100,000 beneficiaries by 2028-29.