New Delhi, 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. The yatra takes place in July-August, when pilgrims travel to collect water from the Ganga and bring it back, mostly on foot, to offer it at local temples. The focus areas will include route management, waterproof tents, medical facilities, uninterrupted electricity and water supply, and security arrangements. The government has also introduced direct benefit transfer assistance ...