Extensive Health Arrangements for Pilgrims

As the sacred Char Dham Yatra—covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—begins on April 30, 2025, the Uttarakhand government has announced major healthcare and safety enhancements to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience.

Multilingual Health Advisory & Awareness Campaigns

To aid pilgrims across India, a comprehensive health advisory will be made available in 13 regional languages. These advisories can be accessed through QR codes placed at hotels, restaurants, and parking areas. Additionally, public health awareness will be raised through hoardings at key congestion zones and major stops along the Yatra routes.

New Medical Facility at Kedarnath

A modern 17-bed medical center is nearing completion at Kedarnath, set to be operational before the Yatra starts. This two-story healthcare unit will offer orthopedic services in addition to general medical support.

Emergency Support and Screening at Key Points

• At Phata, a key transit point 32 km from Kedarnath, 12 medical units have been deployed with an open area for helicopter landings.
• Screening teams will be stationed at 12 strategic locations, including helipads and parking areas, to monitor the health of arriving pilgrims.

Chamoli Route to Badrinath Strengthened

In Chamoli, en route to Badrinath, 20 new medical centers will be fully operational, supported by four major screening points at:

• Gochhar Barrier
• Pandukeshwar Bazaar
• Trauma Center Karnaprayag
• Panduwakhal (Gairsain)

Medical Readiness for Gangotri-Yamunotri Route

All medical units on the Gangotri-Yamunotri route are fully equipped, with staff deployment scheduled to begin by April 28. Ambulances will be placed along the entire route, and mandatory health check-ups are required for pilgrims above 50 years of age.

Staffing, Equipment & Infrastructure Prepared

Key highlights of the medical deployment:

• Specialist doctors from various districts on 15-day rotation
• 121 staff nurses, 26 pharmacists, 309 oxygen beds
• 6 ICU beds, 13 departmental ambulances, 17 108 ambulances
• 1 blood bank and 2 blood storage units
• Central government medical coordinator for Badrinath/Joshimath

Additional Medical Relief Posts (MRPs)

Five new Medical Relief Posts are being established at:

• Gochhar
• Nangsu
• Mandal
• Katora
• Hanumanchatti

These are in addition to the three already existing MRPs.

Strict Food Safety Measures in Place

To ensure food hygiene, a mobile food safety van will carry out on-spot inspections and quality tests throughout the Yatra. Frequent checks on food items at stalls and eateries are also planned along the pilgrimage route.