By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Dehradun, 16 Apr: Narenderjit Singh Bindra, President of the Hemkund Sahib Management Trust, met Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd), today, at the Raj Bhavan. During the meeting, Bindra invited the Governor to the flagging off ceremony of the first pilgrimage group, led by the Panj Pyare, scheduled for 22 May from Rishikesh, marking the commencement of the Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025. The sacred portals of the Gurudwara will open for devotees on 25 May.
The Governor undertook a detailed review of the preparations for the yatra and the ongoing construction activities along the pilgrimage route. He emphasised that every effort must be made to ensure the journey is smooth and safe for all devotees, with necessary basic facilities available along the route.
Bindra informed the Governor that the Indian Army has already inspected the yatra route and the snow-clearing operations will begin shortly. The construction of the valley bridge at Govindghat is progressing rapidly and will be completed soon. Other repair and construction works are also being carried out with the aim of completion within the stipulated timeline. He assured that the Trust, in coordination with the government and administration, is fully committed to ensuring a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience for devotees.
On this occasion, Bindra also discussed with the Governor the progress of a coffee table book based on prominent Gurudwaras of Uttarakhand, which is currently under preparation.
