PIONEER NEWS SERVICE | Dehradun
Garhwal commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that all major and minor works on Char Dham routes will be completed in two days, with the final preparations expected by April 29.
The departments concerned have also ensured proper arrangements for accommodations, drinking water and toilet facilities along the pilgrimage route. Pandey said that all arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra, set to begin on April 30, are on track. He stated that after the previous Char Dham Yatra season, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a meeting to address any shortcomings and improve the travel experience for this year’s journey. “Our main focus has been on improving road connectivity and basic infrastructure. Authorities have identified locations along the routes to provide food, shelter and toilet facilities in case of landslides or emergencies. To strengthen security, 10 companies of central paramilitary forces have been deployed too along with the local force,” the commissioner said.
He also informed that the government has expanded online and offline booking facilities. The number of offline counters in Haridwar and Rishikesh has been increased to ensure a smooth travel experience. New counters will also be established at Gauchar for Badrinath, Bhatwadi and Uttarkashi for Gangotri, Dobata and Damta for Yamunotri and the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guest house in Guptkashi for Kedarnath.
Almost all preparations are done and authorities are working to make the Char Dham Yatra a safe and comfortable experience for all pilgrims, he added.
