India, May 31 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday constituted a committee for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, appointing art and culture minister Kapil Mishra as its chairperson to oversee preparations for the annual pilgrimage.

The committee has been tasked with coordinating arrangements to ensure the yatra is conducted in a smooth, safe and organised manner across the Capital.

The yatra takes place in July-August, when pilgrims travel to collect holy water from the Ganga and bring it back, mostly on foot, to offer it at local temples.

"The government's primary objective is to ensure that every Kanwariya (pilgrim) entering Delhi is treated as an honoured guest and provided with the best possible facilities and services," the CM said....