AHMEDABAD, INDIA, May 12, 2002: The state government will help pilgrims from Gujarat who have been selected by the Ministry of External Affairs for the June 2002 Kailas-Mansarovar Yatra. Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board chairman, Bhupendra Khatri said that the ministry conducted a drawing to select the participants for the pilgrimage. He said pilgrims from the state should contact the board office at Gandhinagar with a copy of the telegram received by them from the ministry announcing their selection for the Yatra. The board will provide a monetary gift to those completing the journey for spiritual purposes. In addition, the participants will receive mountaineering and trekking gear, train fare to New Delhi and free accommodations. The board office will also provide any additional information or guidance necessary for the pilgrims.
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