Uttarakhand Gears Up for a 'Green' Char Dham Yatra
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Rudraprayag to oversee preparations for the Char Dham Yatra, which begins in April. The initiative aims for a 'Green Yatra' with plastic-free measures. Additional measures include enhanced disaster management protocols to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
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On Thursday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Rudraprayag to review preparations for the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to commence on April 19. This religious pilgrimage kicks off with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarkashi during the Hindu festival of Akshay Tritiya.
The Chief Minister emphasized implementing a plastic-free 'Green Yatra,' ensuring all infrastructure improvements are finalized ahead of the pilgrimage. He also encouraged the involvement of local women in the initiative to promote local products, thereby strengthening economic conditions in the area.
In a separate meeting, Additional Secretary Anuj Sharma from the Union Home Ministry reviewed disaster management protocols. Emphasizing safety, he called for the deployment of experienced helicopter pilots during the yatra and stressed the necessity for enhanced emergency services and communication for pilgrims.
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