Dehradun, April 21 -- With the annual Chardham Yatra set to begin on April 30, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey held a crucial review meeting on Monday with senior officials and representatives of the hotel industry at his camp office in Dehradun to assess the readiness for the pilgrimage.

Following the meeting, the Commissioner spoke exclusively to ANI, outlining key updates. "Our preparations for the Chardham Yatra are in the final stages. Almost all arrangements have been completed," he said.

The meeting saw participation from around 40 representatives of hotel associations from major pilgrimage districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Rishikesh. Several issues and suggestions were discussed, wit...