Several steps have been taken for the ensuring a smooth Char Dham Yatra in the state. Alternative routes on several roads leading to Char Dham shrines are being marked for use in relief and rescue operations in case of any kind of disaster during Yatra season.
Garhwal Range Deputy Inspector General of Police Amit Sinha who returned after reviewing police preparedness ahead of resumption of the Yatra said this on Thursday.Sinha also presided over a meeting through video conferencing with the Range district police heads and directed them to ensure that police personnel deputed on Char Dham Yatra routes execute their tasks effectively. The portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri will opened to the public on May 2. Safety railing along the bridle path to Yamunotri should be repaired in consultation with officials of the department concerned. The police officers were directed to convene a meeting with temple committee office bearers for peaceful conduct of this yatra in the State.
Early warning team has been deployed on several important roads on the Char Dham yatra circuit. The team members who are having wireless set and first-aid kits would work as first responder. Additional police force have been deputed at temporary police post/police station/tourist police centres and disaster relief centres. Police post will be established at higher reaches of Kedarnath and police will be deployed there. CCTV cameras will be installed at various places within temple compound. A total of 134 places have been identified as accident prone areas and disaster relief team will be appointed there.