Dehradun, May 23 -- Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed the Char Dham Yatra arrangements and issued necessary directions to district magistrates to ensure that all arrangements related to the pilgrimage are fully streamlined and efficient.

The Chief Secretary said that seamless coordination between the district administration, BKTC, and other stakeholders is essential to ensure that devotees can have smooth and hassle-free darshan at all four shrines.

He added that if the number of pilgrims increases significantly, the system of night-time darshan, as implemented in previous years, can also be operated smoothly.

He further directed officials to accommodate pilgrims in holding areas located in lower-altitude regions at va...