Dehradun: In line with the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Principal Secretary, RK Sudhanshu has issued orders to the Secretary Tourism to prepare a master plan for crowd control, entry-exit system and other necessary facilities at all religious places.
Immediately after the tragic accident at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar on 27th July, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the spot and took stock of the situation. After this, the Chief Minister had directed the officials to prepare a detailed master plan for the safety and convenience of the pilgrims visiting the major pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand. In this sequence, on Tuesday, Principal Secretary Chief Minister RK Sudhanshu has issued orders to the Secretary Tourism, directing him to start action in this direction as soon as possible. This will especially include such pilgrimage sites where more pilgrims come. The Divisional Commissioners of both the divisions have been asked to take special cooperation in the preparation and implementation of the master plan. Also, clear orders have been given that if there is illegal encroachment on the routes of pilgrimage sites, then they should be removed on priority basis.
The master plan will include
Crowd control system
Development of carrying capacity
Separate entry and exit routes
Additional space for waiting
Emergency evacuation system
Clean drinking water, toilets, first aid
Well-organized information and guidance system
Parking arrangement
Deployment of adequate security forces
Every year crores of pilgrims come to Uttarakhand. Therefore, a master plan of all the pilgrimage sites will be made for the safety and convenience of the pilgrims. While developing public facilities around the pilgrimage sites, the journey will be made more organized.
– Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
