The free pilgrimage scheme of the Delhi government offers no cost tours to 15 pilgrimage routes across India to elderly people aged 60 and above. According to a report by Times Now News, around 63,077 elderly pilgrims have already utilised the benefits of the free scheme. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal had launched the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna on July 12, 2019. Under the scheme, the government covers the travel expenses, accommodation costs and other costs of the pilgrims. For two years, the scheme benefits were put on hold due to the COVID-19 situation. In December 2021, the government resumed the scheme again.