Uttarakhand cabinet clears council for Char Dham management

Uttarakhand cabinet on Friday approved the formation of Uttarakhand Dharmasva Tirthtan Parishad, a body that will work for the systematic operation and better management of Char Dham Yatra and other religious pilgrimages and fairs in the state.

- HT Correspondent

DEHRADUN: The decision in this regard was taken at the state cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday.

Shailesh Bagauli, secretary to the chief minister, during a media briefing, said, given the increase in pilgrims and the need for a separate management unit body for proper management of major religious pilgrimages and fairs, the cabinet approved the decision to form a council that will ensure safe and better management of all major pilgrimages and fairs in the state.

The cabinet also passed a resolution congratulating the Indian Army on the success of Operation Sindoor, stating "Operation Sindoor reflects the success of the indomitable courage, valour and strategic skills of the Indian Army and this military operation has emerged as an example of India's sovereignty, security and self-confidence".