We have undertaken comprehensive preparations across all Char Dham Yatra districts: Uttarakhand Minister Madan Kaushik
Rishikesh, June 5
Amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the state government has undertaken several measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage for the tourists.
Speaking to ANI, Uttarakhand Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Madan Kaushik informed that the state government has undertaken comprehensive preparations across all districts that are part of the Char Dham Yatra route, including Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi.
He further mentioned that the administration is conducting meetings with District Magistrates of all these districts, as well as providing specialised training to 'Aapda Mitra' (Disaster Friends) and 'Aapda Sakhi' (Disaster Sisters) volunteers.
"In view of the Char Dham Yatra, we have undertaken comprehensive preparations across all districts, especially the districts situated along the Char Dham route, such as Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. We have been holding continuous meetings with the DMs of all these districts. Building upon our pre-disaster preparedness measures, we have also provided specialised training to our 'Aapda Mitra' (Disaster Friends) and 'Aapda Sakhi' (Disaster Sisters) volunteers," the Uttarakhand Minister said.
Furthermore, the government has also ensured close coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with the Chief Minister himself personally monitoring all arrangements.
"We have also established close coordination with the Indian Army, Air Force, the NDRF, and the SDRF and conducted numerous joint meetings with them to ensure seamless coordination and preparedness for any eventuality... Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation," Kaushik added.
The Minister further stressed the government's three-pronged approach towards ensuring preparedness for the monsoon in the state.
"In view of the monsoon, we have adopted a 3-pronged approach to preparedness: measures to be taken before a disaster strikes, during a disaster, and after a disaster. We have been continuously monitoring the situation across all three phases. We have deployed our response teams to the field and have conducted several mock drills. The government is approaching disaster preparedness with the utmost seriousness," said Kaushik.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the preparations seem thorough, I hope the authorities also focus on waste management and sanitation along the route. Last year, the piles of garbage at Kedarnath were heartbreaking. Pilgrims need clean facilities, not just disaster response. Still, good initiative overall.
This is exactly the kind of preparation we need. The Char Dham yatra is not just a religious journey but a test of logistics and safety. Having the CM personally monitor is a strong signal. Chalo, ab wait hai queue management kaisi hogi — yeh bhi important hai! 👍
I'm planning my first Char Dham trip this year and these updates calm my nerves a bit. The three-pronged approach for pre, during, and post-disaster sounds sensible. Just hope the roads are also in better shape — heard horror stories about landslides! 😅
Good initiative, but I wish the government would also address the issue of overcharging by hotels and dhabas during yatra season. Disaster preparedness is important, but so is protecting pilgrims from exploitation. Still, kudos for the multi-agency coordination. 👏
Impressive to see the state government involving the Army and Air Force in disaster preparedness for a religious pilgrimage. This is a serious approach to safety. The 'Aapda Sakhi' volunteers are a great touch — empowering local women while managing crowds. Smart move.
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