Make pilgrimages blessed experiences

The Char Dham Yatra, including Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath, set a record on Day 1 with over 29,000 pilgrims at Kedarnath causing road congestion. Uttarakhand government plans a Dharmik Yatra Authority to regulate the yatra, addressing past inactions and lobbying concerns. Focus on long-term planning includes climate-resilient infra, tourist management, and employment needs.