Additional chief secretary Radha Raturi chaired a meeting with hoteliers, tour operators and Teerth Purohits along with officials concerned regarding the Char Dham Yatra slated to start next month. She said that this year more pilgrims are expected to undertake the Yatra compared to the previous year. Considering this, the government is reviewing preparations at all levels.
She directed officials to ensure that the power and water supply is proper before the portals of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are opened.The online registration process should be simplified further. She appealed to representatives of various fraternities concerned asking for collective efforts to send a positive message regarding the Yatra.