Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 16 (ANI): Before the opening of the doorways, State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has been deployed at Bhundar and Ghangaria, the primary halts of Sri Hemkund Sahib street, officers stated on Tuesday.
The doorways of Shri Hemkund Sahib might be opened for the devotees for darshan on May 20.
According to the administration, SDRF has been deployed for the sleek and secure journey of all of the devotees.
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, stated officers on Monday.
“Due to seven to eight feet of snow in Hemkund Sahib, a ban has been imposed on the travel of children and elders above 60 years of age. The doors of Hemkund Sahib are opening on May 20,” learn the official discover.
Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara Management Committee President Narendrajit Singh Bindra stated that as per the directions of the Chamoli district administration, the variety of pilgrims coming to Hemkund might be saved restricted.
“According to the instructions of the administration, sick people, children and the elderly will not be allowed to travel till further orders,” he stated.
Earlier on May 14, Chamoli collector Himanshu Khurana walked for 18 kms and took stock of ongoing preparations on Saturday, for the yatra.
DM Khurana began 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, strategy 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 aid publish and passenger shed in Bhundar, stated an official. (ANI)