Uttarakhand government deploys three secretary-level officers for smooth conduct of Char Dham Yatra
May 12, 2024
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 12 : In a bid to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has deployed three secretary-level officers in the Char Dham area.
Chief Minister Dhami, following extensive discussions with Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, directed the appointment of these officers to oversee travel arrangements in the respective districts falling within the Char Dham area.
The appointed officers include Secretary R Rajesh Kumar for Rudraprayag district, SN Pandey for Chamoli district, and Ranjit Kumar Sinha for Uttarkashi district. Their primary responsibility is to monitor travel arrangements, gather feedback from district magistrates, and ensure a well-organised Char Dham Yatra at the government level.
Despite the ongoing election activities, Chief Minister Dhami remains actively involved in overseeing the travel arrangements. He has instructed ministers in charge of the associated districts and Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to maintain continuous monitoring.
The proactive measures taken by the Pushkar Singh Dhami government have generated significant enthusiasm among devotees for the Yatra. This year's pilgrimage is witnessing a surge in participation, with new records being set annually. Notably, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri have collectively welcomed a substantial number of devotees, with impressive figures reported for Kedarnath alone.
As of May 11, registration figures indicate a substantial turnout, with over 8.3 lakh devotees registered for Kedarnath and a total of 24.4 lakh registrations for all four Dhams, including Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
The deployment of secretary-level officers underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the safety and convenience of pilgrims embarking on the sacred Char Dham Yatra. With robust monitoring and coordination efforts in place, authorities aim to facilitate a memorable and spiritually enriching experience for devotees undertaking this revered pilgrimage.
The Char Dham Yatra, or pilgrimage, is a tour of four holy sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations, as per the Uttarakhand tourism official website.
