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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Preparations finalised for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra": Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced that preparations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have been finalised, marking a significant milestone as the pilgrimage resumes after a hiatus of three years. Dhami expressed his enthusiasm about the state's readiness to welcome pilgrims, noting that the journey to Adi Kailash has already commenced, and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to begin soon. 'The preparations for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are being finalised. All the preparations are done. The journey to Adi Kailash has begun. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will also begin. It is an auspicious occasion for us that, after so many years, this has again started. All the preparations have been done in the state, and we welcome everyone,' the Uttarakhand CM stated. His announcement aligns with a recent release on the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from June 30, 2025, after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilgrimage will follow the traditional route via Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh and will be jointly organised by the Uttarakhand Government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The release noted that The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which is organised from Lipulekh Pass of Pithoragarh district, has not been conducted since the year 2020 in view of the COVID-19 infection, but this year, due to the special efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, it has been decided to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2025 under the aegis of the Government of Uttarakhand and the MEA. It was decided that Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam will operate the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2025. This journey will start from Delhi and will be conducted via the Lipulekh Pass route of Pithoragarh, with a total of five teams of 50-50 persons (a total of 250 persons). According to the release, the first team to travel to Kailash Mansarovar will enter China via Lipulekh Pass on July 10, 2025, and the last team will depart from China for India on August 22, 2025. Each team will depart from Delhi and enter China after staying for one night in Tanakpur, one night in Dharchula, two nights in Gunji and two nights in Nabhidang (Taklakot). After Kailash Darshan, on the return journey, the group will depart from China and stay in Bundi for one night, Chaukori for one night, and Almora for one night, and they will reach Delhi. Thus, during the journey, each group will travel for a total of 22 days. The release noted that the health check-up of all the travellers will be done first in Delhi, and on reaching Gunji (Pithoragarh), the health check-up will be done with the help of the ITBP. Meanwhile, on May 21 the MEA successfully drew a total of 750 Yatris for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. (ANI)
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates two Automated Driving Test Tracks by Maruti Suzuki
In a significant move to enhance road safety in Uttarakhand, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) in Haridwar and Rishikesh set up by Maruti Suzuki under its CSR initiative. ADTTs are equipped with high-definition cameras and integrated IT systems to conduct driving license evaluations without human intervention. This technology ensures a more comprehensive, efficient, and transparent testing process for driving license seekers. Evaluation at ADTTs is done in line with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Both these new ADTTs will cater to driving license testing for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV), and 2- wheelers. In addition to automation of these two ADTTs, Maruti Suzuki operates an ADTT in Dehradun, since 2019. This facility won accolades from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for Excellence and Good Governance in 2019-2020. Dedicating the facility to the state, Brijesh Kumar Sant (IAS), Secretary Transport, Uttarakhand Government, said, 'We are committed to making Uttarakhand's roads safer, and Maruti Suzuki's ADTTs are an important enabler in this direction. Our association with Maruti Suzuki goes back to 2009, when the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research was established in Dehradun. With the comprehensive evaluation at ADTTs, we can ensure that only skilled drivers get a driving license. Another state-run road safety initiative where we work with Maruti Suzuki is refresher training for commercial drivers before Char Dham yatra (holy pilgrimage). I also compliment the Company for steering this training program, which helps prepare drivers for yatra route.' Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'We thank the Uttarakhand Government for their continued association with Maruti Suzuki. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand is rapidly progressing. One of the key growth drivers for the state is tourism. Efficient and skilled drivers are needed to boost tourism and contribute to safer roads. Our Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) can play a vital role to achieve this goal by ensuring that only skilled and competent drivers receive a license through a 100% computerized, transparent, and efficient testing process.' He added, 'Every year, just before the onset of Char Dham yatra (holy pilgrimage), we undertake a refresher training for commercial drivers in Uttarakhand. This prepares the drivers for hilly terrains on yatra route. This training is one of the qualifiers for mandatory Green Card required for all commercial drivers during the yatra. This year, we plan to cover about 11,000 drivers in the refresher driving training at IDTRs.'
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttarakhand introduces Automated Driving Test Tracks to enhance road safety
Uttarakhand introduces Automated Driving Test Tracks to enhance road safetySynopsis: The newly launched ADTTs, developed under the CSR initiative of Maruti Suzuki, are designed to evaluate driving skills for light motor vehicles (LMV) and two-wheelers, employing technology to remove human intervention from the testing process. Uttarakhand has taken a step towards safer roads with the inauguration of Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) in Haridwar and Rishikesh by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, an initiative by Maruti Suzuki under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. It utilizes high-definition cameras and IT systems for transparent and efficient driver evaluations, aiming to ensure only skilled drivers obtain licenses and contribute to road safety in the state. The newly launched ADTTs are designed to evaluate driving skills for light motor vehicles (LMV) and two-wheelers, employing technology to remove human intervention from the testing process. These tracks complement an existing ADTT in Dehradun, which has been in operation since 2019. The ADTTs use high-definition cameras and integrated IT systems to assess driving skills. This automated system ensures a comprehensive, efficient, and transparent evaluation process for individuals seeking driving licenses. The evaluations are conducted in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). The Dehradun ADTT was previously recognised by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for Excellence and Good Governance in 2019-2020. Brijesh Kumar Sant (IAS), Secretary Transport, Uttarakhand Government, said 'Our association with Maruti Suzuki goes back to 2009, when the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research was established in Dehradun. With the comprehensive evaluation at ADTTs, we can ensure that only skilled drivers get a driving license. Another state-run road safety initiative where we work with Maruti Suzuki is refresher training for commercial drivers before Char Dham yatra (holy pilgrimage). I also compliment the Company for steering this training program, which helps prepare drivers for the yatra route.' Other CSR initiatives Maruti Suzuki also conducts refresher training for commercial drivers in Uttarakhand before the annual Char Dham Yatra, which prepares drivers for the challenging hilly terrains along the pilgrimage route. Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India, mentioned 'We thank the Uttarakhand Government for their continued association with Maruti Suzuki. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand is rapidly progressing. One of the key growth drivers for the state is tourism. Efficient and skilled drivers are needed to boost tourism and contribute to safer roads. Our Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) can play a vital role to achieve this goal by ensuring that only skilled and competent drivers receive a license through a 100 per cent computerised, transparent, and efficient testing process.' The refresher training programme is a prerequisite for the mandatory Green Card, which is required for all commercial drivers during the Char Dham Yatra. This year, the training programme aims to cover approximately 11,000 drivers at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTRs).
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Char Dham Yatra continues smoothly in Uttarakhand; helicopter services also Operational
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has stated that the state government is fully committed to ensuring the smooth, safe, and well-organized operation of the Char Dham Yatra. The safety of pilgrims is the government's top priority. The Chief Minister informed that the Char Dham Yatra is being conducted safely across the state. Security arrangements along the travel routes are tight, and helicopter services are also operating smoothly. The Chief Minister has directed that all secretaries be sent periodically for on-ground inspection of the Char Dham travel routes, so that the real situation can be assessed and necessary improvements ensured. He has instructed the Chief Secretary to issue appropriate directions in this regard. Dhami emphasized that the real-time monitoring system of the yatra should be made even more effective, so that any emergency situation can be addressed immediately. He also directed all concerned departments to complete all preparations before the upcoming monsoon season. Additionally, the Chief Minister stressed strengthening security and arrangements for other religious pilgrimages taking place in the state. The state government is making continuous efforts to make the Char Dham Yatra a memorable, safe, and convenient experience for devotees. (This is a press release by the Uttarakhand Government.)
