Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured that the Chardham Yatra is proceeding without disruption and helicopter services are fully operational. Addressing concerns over safety and management, CM Dhami emphasized that the state government is fully committed to ensuring a safe, systematic, and smooth pilgrimage for all devotees.

Key Highlights from CM Dhami’s Statement:

🔹 Yatra Continues Without Disruption

The Chardham Yatra—covering Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri—is ongoing with full arrangements in place. No hindrance has been reported so far.

🔹 Heli Services Operational

To aid accessibility, especially for elderly or remote-area pilgrims, helicopter services to shrine sites are being conducted efficiently and reliably.

🔹 Security and Monitoring Strengthened

Security personnel are stationed along all major routes. CM Dhami stressed the importance of real-time monitoring systems to quickly respond to emergencies.

🔹 Strict Instructions to Officials

The CM has directed all secretaries to carry out on-ground inspections of the Yatra routes and ensure continuous improvements. The Chief Secretary has been tasked with issuing new guidelines to further enhance readiness.

🔹 Monsoon Preparedness

With the monsoon approaching, Dhami has ordered all departments to complete preparations in advance, ensuring roads, communication systems, and emergency services are monsoon-ready.

🔹 Focus on All Pilgrimages

Beyond Chardham, Dhami also mentioned that arrangements for other religious pilgrimages across the state are being reinforced to provide safe and memorable experiences for all visitors.