Rudraprayag, April 18 -- The district administration in Rudraprayag has completed preparations and introduced a high-tech monitoring system ahead of the annual Kedarnath Yatra to ensure safety and smooth management of pilgrims.

A dedicated control room has been set up to monitor the entire yatra route, stretching from Gaurikund to the Kedarnath Temple. To strengthen surveillance, 360-degree cameras have been installed at key locations along the trekking route. In addition, around 90 extra cameras have been deployed across the Kedarnath highway and temple campus.

Officials said that these cameras will provide continuous real-time monitoring through the central control room. The administration has also integrated a public announcement sys...