New Delhi, July 20 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Kanwar camps at Punjabi Bagh (Ashok Park), Tagore Garden, and Subroto Park today to review the arrangements made for Shiva devotees (Kanwariyas). She expressed happiness over the grand welcome being given to Kanwariyas in Delhi for the first time and said the government is fully committed to ensuring their comfort and safety.

The Chief Minister announced that the Delhi Government will distribute Ganga Jal-filled containers (dolchis) and jute bags to around five lakh Kanwariyas to promote environmental protection. She also said that financial help for Kanwar service committees will be increased.

She said the Kanwar Yatra is not just a religious journey, but a festival, and welcomin...