Drivers will be penalized for driving in slippers during Yatra season: Nautiyal

Haridwar: The drivers would be penalised if found driving in slippers during forthcoming Char Dham Yatra season this year. This was stated by Deputy Chairman of Char Dham Vikas Parishad, Surat Ram Nautiyal during his visit to the media centre in Haridwar. Outlining the preparations for Chardham, Nautiyal said that the Gates of the Gangotri and Yamnotri temple would reopen on 16 May, Kedarnath on 18 May and Badrinath on 19th May.
He added that the Government’s preparation for the Yatra had begun in earnest. He also commended the efforts of Mela Administration in successfully conducting the first Shahi Snan. He noted that it could happen due to the efforts of efficient officials and on the account of the personal interest taken in this regard and the direction given by Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
He also said that Government was working on the theme of ‘Athiti Devo Bhava’ and was providing training to the youth From Nehru Institute of Mountaineering ( NIM) so that their attitude towards the tourists was amicable and friendly which would go in tune with the beautiful natural surroundings of Uttarakhand.
He also said that BRO AND NHA had been directed by the government to complete the construction of roads till March and first week of April so that more tourists could avail the Darshan at the temples and generate employment and revenue in the state. Nautiyal further all essential services like electricity, water and roads were the main focus of the government. He also said that High-Tech toilets would also be constructed all along the Yatra route for the devotees during Yatra season. He also asserted that Police had been directed to penalise the drivers who drove after consuming liquor and wearing chappals. Playing Tapes would also be not allowed during Yatra season. He also said that that main focus of the Govt would be to conduct accident free, safe and secure Yatra for the devotees from around the world.