Chardham Yatra – Senior Officials Should Look After Travel Arrangements At Ground Zero : Uttarakhand Chief Minister

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken significant measures to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage. Here’s a summary of the directives and actions discussed in the meeting:

• Safety First: Emphasis is placed on the safety of all devotees participating in the Chardham Yatra.
• Travel Arrangements: Senior officials are instructed to oversee travel arrangements, especially at Ground Zero, to ensure safe transportation by road.
• Registration and Health Check-up: Devotees are urged to adhere to their allotted dates for darshan and to undergo health check-ups before embarking on the pilgrimage. They are also advised to consider weather forecasts.
• VIP Darshan Postponed: Arrangements for VIP darshan in all four Dhams are postponed until May 31.
• Daily Capacity and Registration: Devotees will be sent for darshan based on the daily capacity set for each Dham. Registration systems will be strengthened, and offline registration will be halted for three days.
• Checkpoints and Entry Points: Joint efforts by the Transport Department, Revenue Department, and Police Department will ensure strict checking at checkpoints. There will be enhanced checking at entry points and specific areas for crowd and travel management.
• Media Briefings: Senior officials will hold daily media briefings to disseminate information related to the Chardham Yatra arrangements.
• Crowd and Traffic Management: Special attention will be given to crowd and traffic management, with senior police officers tasked with on-site inspections and management in the four Dhams.
• Coordination and Cooperation: All districts related to the Chardham Yatra routes are expected to work together to strengthen arrangements.
• Support for District Administration: The government and police officials are directed to promptly address any problems raised by the district administration regarding Chardham Yatra arrangements.

This comprehensive approach aims to ensure the safety, efficiency, and proper management of the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage, considering its significance for both religious and economic aspects in Uttarakhand.