In view of the pilgrimage to lakshman temple and Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district slated to resume on March 25, Uttarakhand Governor Krishan Kant Paul directed officials concerned to ensure necessary arrangements for the pilgrimage. Stressing that there should be no shortcomings in the arrangements, the Governor is also slated to preside over an important meeting on Friday, April 8 afternoon with officials concerned regarding the pilgrimage arrangements.
State minority commission head and Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Trust vice president Narendra Jit Singh Bindra met the governor at the secretariat on Tuesday. He elicited Paul’s focus on various issues related to the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage. Talking cognisance of the points raised, the Governor directed officials concerned of the Tourism, Public Works Department, Irrigation and Health among other departments concerned, to ensure that all of their important tasks are completed on time.
Paul further directed officials to ensure execution of works like construction of parking facility in Govindghat and construction of a 200 metre safety wall at Govindghat and Ghangharia.
He also directed officials to start work on the approved long-term schemes including installation of rope-way between Ghangharia and Hemkund and construction of bridge at Bhyundar intended to enhancing convenience for visitors to this site in the future.
The Governor also directed the tourism department to set up eco-friendly toilets and waste bins along the trekking route from Govindghat to Hemkund. Required signage should also be put up along the pilgrimage circuit for the benefit of the visitors. Directed Paul.