Before the opening of the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat directed the administration of additional doses of vaccines against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). These doses are intended for all the individuals related to the journey that is set to begin for the residents of three districts of the state, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag. Additionally, Covid-19 vaccines have also been allotted for residents in the districts of Tehri and Pauri. Since these places are situated on the way of the Char Dham Yatra, they have been allotted the additional vaccines as well.
A total of 5,000 additional doses each have been provided to the aforementioned districts, following the order. But, the district of Uttarkashi received 10,000 additional doses of the vaccine against coronavirus disease.
Also Read: Two cases why Trivendra Singh Rawat had to leave CM-ship to Tirath
Char Dham Yatra, meaning the pilgrimage of four abodes, is a journey to a set of four ancient pilgrimage sites across India. The one in the state of Uttarakhand consists of a smaller circuit but is equally sacred to many Hindus, who believe in making the yatra at least once in a lifetime. Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri form the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra circuit .This circuit is usually closed during winters and reopens for summers. This time, things had to be readjusted according to schedule in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat has instructed to vaccinate all the people who will be in direct contact with pilgrims of the Char Dham Yatra before its commencement. The instruction has been given to ensure the safety of both the locals and the visitors.
The state government has issued guidelines to the concerned officials to vaccinate the priests, shopkeepers, dhaba operators, local residents, mule operators, cab drivers, and others associated with the Char Dham Yatra timely.
