Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 18 (ANI): Portals of the Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib, the Sikh shrine in Uttarakhand are scheduled to open for devotees on May 20, officers mentioned.
The Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib Management Trust Management Trust on Thursday mentioned that On account of heavy snowfall in Hemkund, the belief has determined that solely 2500 pilgrims might be allowed to go to the revered shrine on the primary day of its opening. Officials had earlier mentioned that in view of heavy snow in Hemkund Sahib, a ban has been imposed on the journey of youngsters and elders above 60 years of age, mentioned officers on Monday.
Further on additionally the variety of guests to the shrine might be restricted and might be elevated as soon as the snow melts within the month of June.
Earlier on May 14, Chamoli collector Himanshu Khurana walked for 18 kms and took stock of ongoing preparations for the yatra.
DM Khurana started his inspection from Govind Ghat Gurudwara and reached Hemkund Sahib.During his go to, he additionally instructed accountable officers to make all the mandatory preparations inside the time-frame.
He inspected all of the preparations like electrical energy, water, bogs, cleanliness, and well being amenities.Apart from that, DM additionally reviewed amenities en route of the yatra like railings, parking, method roads, bridges, rain shelters, benches and the rescue helipad.
He requested officers to boost hectometre stones and signage within the route for the comfort of pilgrims. He additionally instructed the Jal Sansthan to begin water ATMs in Ghangharia and supply water ATMs close to the medical reduction publish and passenger shed in Bhundar, mentioned an official.State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has been deployed at Bhundar and Ghangaria, the primary halts of Sri Hemkund Sahib street, officers mentioned on Tuesday.
According to the administration, SDRF has been deployed for the graceful and secure journey of all of the devotees. (ANI)