The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is slated to begin from August 18 but the route taken by the pilgrims undertaking this Yatra is in a damaged state and even dangerous for trekkers at various stretches. Recently a 32-member special task force team comprising police and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) experts inspected the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra route and is expected to submit its report to the State Government soon.
This team which had played an important role in the resumption of link to disaster affected Kedarnath, will recommend measures and help in their execution for improving the conditions along the trek route of the Raj Jat Yatra.
Team members headed by the task force chief DIG GS Martolia and deputy chief NIM principal Colonel Ajay Kothiyal covered about 75 kilometres on foot in three days along the trek route inspecting the conditions along the way and at stoppages of the Yatra.