Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi on Monday announced setting up of 185 camps with amenities in the national Capital to welcome ‘Kanwariyas’.
Senior AAP leader informed that around 15 to 20 lakh kanwars are expected to pass through Delhi who will be provided with Kanwar camps across the city, each equipped with high-quality waterproof tents, medical facilities, clean water, toilets, and furniture.
She stated, “The Kejriwal government is setting up 185 Kanwar camps this year in Delhi. These include East Delhi, North East Delhi and Shahdara districts which are the entry-exit points of Kanwariyas in Delhi. In such a situation, maximum camps are being set up here so that the crowd can be easily managed even after the arrival of a large number of Kanwariyas.”
Atishi added that maximum 38 camps are being set up in Shahdara district while 29, 22 and 19 camps are being set up in North East, Central and East Delhi respectively. "There are 185 Kanwar shivirs being put up. We try to ensure the best arrangement. We are setting up waterproof tents complete with furniture and bedding. The camps also have medical facilities. These kanwar yatris walk barefoot, and since it is monsoon season, they are also prone to water-borne diseases. So medical facilities are also available at these camps," she continued.
The minister said Kanwars will start coming to Delhi after July 25, and the arrangements at the camps will be completed in the next couple of days. The Yatra commenced on the first day of Sawan (Shravan) on Monday and will culminate on August 2, as Ganga water will be offered to Lord Shiva.
