Delhi govt to take care of all facilities for Kanwar Yatra: CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that the Delhi government will oversee arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra through its ministers, district development committee (DDC) chairpersons, and district magistrates (DMs).
She said all permissions related to kanwar camps and committees, as well as redressal of grievances, will be facilitated through a single-window system.
'Kanwar Yatra is a festival of faith, devotion, and discipline, and the government will take every possible step to make it smooth and efficient… It will extend full support to these committees in ensuring the provision of electricity, water, medicines, sanitation, and other necessary amenities,' said the CM.
Taking a dig at the previous AAP government, she said, 'Despite crores of rupees being spent earlier, Shiv bhakts faced numerous difficulties. This time, we will not let that happen… Necessary permissions will be granted through the single-window system. We will make the entire system transparent so that Kanwar committees can get full benefit from government support.'
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