"NHIDCL, BRO instructed to complete road work before April 25": Uttarakhand health Secretary

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 12 (ANI): After the field inspection of Char Dham Yatra arrangements, R Rajesh Kumar, Health Secretary and Nodal Officer for Char Dham Yatra on Saturday said that National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have been instructed to complete the work of roads before April 25.
"Entire Badrinath Dham route was inspected and for roads, electricity, water and health services mainly... NHIDCL and BRO are working on the roads and choke points rapidly... Both have been instructed to complete their work before 25 April. There are 3 MRPs (Medical Relief Posts) on the entire Badrinath route and 5 more are being developed with SOPs issued in 13 languages... We have ensured that the parking spots will also serve as screening spots as well," Kumar told ANI.
He further said they are also associating PM Modi's Fit India movement with Char Dham Yatra.
"We are also associating PM Modi's Fit India movement with Char Dham Yatra and urge the food vendors to make sure 10 per cent lesser oil, salt and sugar is used in the food they will sell... We also urge avoiding the use of single-use plastic," he added.

On April 10, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he had chaired a meeting to review the preparation for the Char Dham Yatra.
"The preparations for the Char Dham Yatra are underway. I also chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the Yatra. We are committed to ensuring the safety of the pilgrims. Char Dham Yatra is a lifeline for our state's economy," CM Dhami said.
He emphasised that the Char Dham Yatra is vital for the state's economy and that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure its success.
Earlier on April 9, R Rajesh Kumar, held a comprehensive review meeting with officials of the concerned departments at the Collectorate in Chamoli.
The Char Dham Yatra 2025 begins with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri on April 30, followed by Kedarnath on May 2 and Badrinath on May 4.
This year's Yatra is being taken forward as "Green Chardham," under which a complete ban on single-use plastic has been imposed. All departments have been asked to prepare a disposal plan for this. (ANI)