App launched to help devotees visiting Anandpur Sahib: Bains
Chandigarh, Nov. 22 -- Punjab education and information and public relations minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday launched a comprehensive digital initiative, "AnandpurSahib350.com" - a dedicated website and mobile application created to support the lakhs of devotees visiting Anandpur Sahib for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur.
Bains said the state-of-the-art platforms serve as a unified digital solution offering real-time information and logistical assistance to ensure a safe, organised and spiritually enriching experience for all attendees. The minister highlighted that the digital platform functions as a central information hub, offering event schedules, live streams of commemorative ceremonies, nagar kirtan routes, and historical context in both Punjabi and English.
He said the portal also features intelligent logistics support, enabling visitors to track over 30 designated parking sites and three tent cities with real-time capacity updates and options to book accommodation. Additionally, a unique Tractor-Trolley City has been set up just one kilometre from Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib to ensure smooth connectivity for pilgrims.
Bains said the platforms provide real-time information on round-the-clock shuttle services, including 65 mini-buses and 500 e-rickshaws connecting all parking areas with key religious sites such as Gurdwara Sisganj Sahib and the main event venues.
Punjab Police has prepared a special traffic management plan to ensure smooth conduct of ceremonies, special director general of police (traffic) A S Rai said here on Friday. Vast parking areas, spread over 120 acres with a capacity to accommodate approximately 25,000 vehicles, have been created for the events.
A traffic control room will remain operational 24x7 during the events, and the in-charge of each sector will report regularly to enable immediate action in case of any emergency.Additional police personnel have been deployed on all major routes, who will monitor vehicular movement and also assist the devotees.
Arrangements have been made, including special help desks for the elderly, women, and children, Rai said....
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