Chardham Yatra 2023: Health workers will take charge as soon as the doors open, duty roster of doctors ready
Summary
The annual Chardham Yatra, which includes visits to the sacred shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath in the higher Himalayan regions of India, is set to begin soon. The yatra traditionally starts on Akshaya Tritiya, with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 25, followed by Badrinath Dham on April 27. However, there are concerns as last year, the yatra saw a tragic toll with 350 pilgrims losing their lives due to health-related problems on the challenging routes of the pilgrimage.
Expansion
In preparation for the upcoming Chardham Yatra, the health department has formulated a duty roster for doctors and paramedical staff to ensure adequate healthcare facilities for pilgrims arriving from various parts of the country and the world. As part of the plan, the duty roster will be changed every 21 days during the duration of the yatra. Before the doors of the Chardham shrines open, doctors and paramedical teams will be stationed at medical relief points along the Yatra routes to provide medical assistance and care to the pilgrims throughout their journey. This proactive approach aims to prioritize the health and well-being of the pilgrims during the Chardham Yatra.
The highly anticipated Char Dham Yatra is scheduled to commence on April 22. The pilgrimage will kick off with the opening of the doors of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 25, followed by Badrinath Dham on April 27. However, there are concerns as last year witnessed a tragic toll, with 350 pilgrims losing their lives due to health-related issues on the challenging routes of the Chardham Yatra in the higher Himalayan regions. It highlights the need for adequate health facilities and precautions to ensure the well-being and safety of the pilgrims during this revered pilgrimage.
There will be 70 types of tests.
This year, the government has placed special emphasis on ensuring better health facilities for the devotees during the Chardham Yatra. Over 400 doctors will be stationed at health centers and medical relief points along the Yatra routes to provide medical care and assistance. In addition, MBBS doctors have received specialized training in cardiac medicine from AIIMS Rishikesh to address potential health issues during the pilgrimage. Furthermore, 50 Health ATMs have been installed along the Yatra routes, enabling pilgrims to undergo 70 types of tests for health evaluation. The health department has also prepared a duty roster for doctors and paramedical staff, who will be deployed according to the roster prior to the opening of the doors of the Chardham shrines. These measures aim to prioritize the health and well-being of the pilgrims during the Chardham Yatra, ensuring a safer and more secure pilgrimage experience.
these arrangements on Chardham Yatra routes
these arrangements on Chardham Yatra routes
Health Center-117
Medical Relief Point-22
doctor-395
Blood Bank-09
ICU Bed-116
Ventilator-263
Oxygen Cylinder-4671
Oxygen Concentrator-6898
