New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The Delhi Government on Monday proposed a sequence of measures for Kanwar Camps, together with enhanced monetary help for the makeshift tents established on the roadside, that are utilized by the ‘Kanwar’ or the pilgrims to relaxation throughout their arduous devotional journeys.
CM Gupta mentioned the Delhi authorities is about to make a serious resolution to make the Kanwar Yatra-2026 extra organised, safer, and handy for devotees, based on a launch.
In view of the steadily rising inflow of pilgrims, inflation and the growing value of operating Kanwar camps, the federal government has proposed a major enhancement in monetary help.
The proposal to boost monetary help for Kanwar Samitis or the managing our bodies of those camps, together with the opposite suggestions, shall be positioned earlier than the Delhi Cabinet for approval at its assembly on Tuesday.
Every yr, tens of millions of Kanwar or pilgrims trudge roads and highways to hold holy water from the River Ganga in vessels and convey it residence to appease the Hindu God Lord Shiva.
CM Gupta mentioned, ‘The greatest improve has been proposed for giant Kanwar camps. Financial help for camps unfold over greater than 20,000 sq. ft and working for six to 12 days shall be elevated from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.’
Also, help for the camps of the identical dimension working for 3 to five days shall be upgraded from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9 lakh.
The assertion mentioned the monetary help can even be enhanced for different classes of the camps as nicely.
CM Gupta mentioned the dimensions of the Kanwar Yatra in Delhi has been growing steadily. The variety of Kanwar camps elevated from 170 in 2024 to 308 in 2025.
The launch additional said that the Kanwar Samitis will proceed to obtain free electrical energy of as much as 1,200 models. BSES and TPDDL will guarantee well timed electrical energy connections and full all required formalities earlier than the Yatra begins.
Any electrical energy consumption past 1,200 models shall be borne by the respective Kanwar Samiti.
The Chief Minister added, ‘The grant disbursement course of can even be simplified to keep away from delays. Both the advance instalment and the ultimate instalment shall be launched instantly by the workplace of the involved district magistrates.’
There shall be no requirement for separate approval from the Finance Department by way of the Revenue Headquarters for every case.
CM Gupta mentioned the prevailing Single Window System and inter-departmental coordination mechanism will proceed this yr as nicely.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will guarantee sanitation, rubbish assortment, fogging, and cleanliness.
The Health Department and CATS will present round the clock medical doctors, ambulances, first-aid centres and important medicines.
While the DUSIB will present cellular bathroom models and guarantee their common cleansing and upkeep, the Delhi Jal Board will guarantee an uninterrupted provide of protected consuming water and deploy water tankers wherever required.
The Delhi Police and Traffic Police will oversee safety preparations, site visitors administration, route diversions wherever required, and the set up of CCTV cameras at susceptible places.
‘All the District Magistrates will make sure the well timed registration of eligible Kanwar Samitis, opening of financial institution accounts, verification of paperwork and completion of all obligatory audit formalities,’ mentioned CM Gupta.
SDMs and Tehsildars will examine the camps, which shall be supported by geo-tagged pictures and verification reviews to make sure transparency and accountability.
The grant shall be launched by way of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in two instalments. Fifty per cent shall be launched as advance help, whereas the remaining 50 per cent shall be disbursed after the completion of the Yatra.
‘The Committee has additionally advisable that the checklist of Kanwar Samitis and websites that have been authorised in 2025 is to be handled as the ultimate checklist for 2026, and that no new Samiti or website be authorised this yr,’ CM Gupta mentioned.
She mentioned the Delhi Government’s goal shouldn’t be solely to boost monetary help but additionally to enhance each facet of the pilgrimage in order that the devotees can undertake their sacred journey in a clear, protected, and handy setting. (ANI)