India, Sept. 16 -- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday reviewed arrangements for the 2026 Char Dham Yatra and directed officials to prioritise pilgrim safety, smooth travel and traffic management.

Reviewing arrangements through video conference, Dhami sought updates from district magistrates on routes, traffic, health and security. He ordered continuous monitoring of weather and landslide-prone areas, adequate security at sensitive locations and quick rescue arrangements during emergencies.

He directed officials to maintain facilities at holding areas to manage traffic pressure and prevent inconvenience to pilgrims. At Yamunotri, he ordered development of a second horse stand around 500 metres before the shrine, better regulati...