Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Delhi CM reviews Kanwar Yatra arrangements
The Kanwar Yatra is a religious event where devotees walk on foot to Haridwar to carry water from the Ganga river and offer it at Lord Shiva temples.
The Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, held a review meeting to ensure that the event is conducted smoothly and safely.
The government will provide various facilities like sanitation, medical care, electricity, water, and welcome gates for the devotees.
The meeting was attended by several officials, including Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra.
The government aims to ensure that every devotee entering Delhi is welcomed with respect, provided security, and offered better facilities.
The review meeting also discussed traffic management and security arrangements along the Kanwar routes.
The Kanwar Yatra is scheduled to begin on July 30.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a review meeting to assess preparations for the event.
The government will provide round-the-clock sanitation, medical care, electricity, water, and other facilities for the pilgrims.
Welcome gates will be set up at key routes and entry points across Delhi to welcome the devotees.
The government aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and robust security measures for the event.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and various government officials
- What
- Review of arrangements for Kanwar Yatra
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Delhi Secretariat
- Why
- To ensure smooth, safe, and well-organized conduct of the Kanwar Yatra
Government Support
Devotee Expectations
Facilities Provided
Government Support
The Delhi government is providing round-the-clock sanitation, medical care, electricity, water, and other facilities for the Kanwar Yatra pilgrims.
Devotee Expectations
Devotees expect these facilities to be readily available and well-maintained throughout their journey.
Welcome Gates
Government Support
The government is erecting multiple welcome gates to accord a grand reception to the devotees.
Devotee Expectations
Devotees hope that these welcome gates will be aesthetically pleasing and welcoming.
Security and Traffic Management
Government Support
The government is ensuring close coordination with Kanwar committees and extending all possible support for security and traffic management.
Devotee Expectations
Devotees expect smooth traffic flow and robust security measures to ensure a safe and hassle-free journey.
- Event
- Kanwar Yatra
- Start Date
- July 30
- Chief Minister
- Rekha Gupta
- Key Officials
- Kapil Mishra, Ajay Mahawar, Anil Sharma, Karnail Singh, Sanjay Goyal, Umang Bajaj
- Facilities Provided
- Sanitation, medical care, electricity, water, welcome gates
- Meeting Location
- Delhi Secretariat
