The Uttarakhand government announced a set of rules and regulations as the Chardham Yatra 2024 is set to commence on May 10. The authorities have announced a ban on vehicular movement between 10 pm and 4 am on the pilgrimage route throughout the Chardham Yatra for the safety and security in the journey. Additionally, to maintain the sanctity and minimise distractions, playing loud music or songs in cabs on travel routes has also been prohibited.
A detailed timetable has been made for the Yatra, with the duration for visiting one Dham set at three days, two Dhams at five days, three Dhams at seven days and all four Char Dham Yatra at ten days. The Transport Department has proactively communicated these regulations to all neighbouring states.
Transport Commissioner Arvind Singh Hyanki on Tuesday sent letters to the Transport Commissioners of eight states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The letters outline the measures adopted by the state government for the smooth operation of the Chardham Yatra and urge the recipients to promote and spread this information within their respective states.
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The letter emphasises that all commercial passenger vehicles participating in the Yatra must secure a green card and a vehicle trip card for each journey. It is also mandatory for vehicles to be equipped with a first aid box, fire extinguisher, wooden block and rope. Furthermore, drivers and conductors are required to wear the prescribed uniform.
In case of adverse weather conditions or landslides, vehicles must adhere to the guidelines issued by the local administration. Compliance with the prescribed standards is mandatory and entry at the check post is required at the start and end of the journey. The letter also calls for all states to ensure that vehicles meet the safety standards before issuing permits.
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The state government has advised against employing unskilled and untrained drivers on mountain routes. The use of name or designation boards, sirens, hooters and lights in red, yellow or blue on vehicles is forbidden. Additionally, the use of pressure horns, multiple horns, and glare lights is not permitted.