Delhi Set to Welcome Kanwariyas as CM Rekha Gupta Finalises Preparations

Kanwar Yatra is a message of service, devotion, social harmony and cultural unity: CM Rekha Gupta

Round-the-clock sanitation, medical care, power, water and mobile toilets to be provided at Kanwar camps

From welcome gates to flower showers, Delhi Government to accord a grand reception to Kanwariyas

New Delhi, July 2026 : The Delhi Government has finalised preparations to welcome Kanwariyas arriving in the capital with holy Ganga water from Haridwar and other sacred places during the holy month of Shravan. At a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Friday, detailed assessments were made of the arrangements being put in place by various departments to ensure that the Kanwar Yatra is smooth, safe, well-organised and conducted in a spirit of devotion.

The Chief Minister said the Kanwar Yatra is a living symbol of social harmony and cultural heritage. During Shravan, when lakhs of devotees of Lord Shiva pass through Delhi’s streets chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Bol Bam’, the entire atmosphere is filled with faith and devotion. She said the Delhi Government has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure that every Kanwariya entering the capital is welcomed with respect, provided security and offered better facilities.

The review meeting, held at the Delhi Secretariat, was attended by Delhi’s Minister for Art and Culture and Chairman of the Kanwar Committee Shri Kapil Mishra, committee member MLAs Shri Ajay Mahawar, Shri Anil Sharma, Shri Karnail Singh, Shri Sanjay Goyal and Shri Umang Bajaj, along with senior officials from various departments. During the meeting, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Government is committed to ensuring that every devotee of Lord Shiva visiting the capital feels safe, respected and welcomed. She directed officials and concerned agencies to carry out all preparations with a spirit of service and close coordination.

Grand welcome across Delhi

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said welcome gates will be set up at key routes and entry points across Delhi to receive Kanwariyas. Arrangements will also be made to welcome devotees with flower showers. She said she will personally visit different parts of the city to greet the Kanwariyas. The Chief Minister added that the people of Delhi have always shown deep faith and a strong spirit of service towards devotees of Lord Shiva. This year too, she said, the government and the public will come together to make the Kanwar Yatra a memorable occasion marked by devotion, service and hospitality.

Single-window system for Kanwar committees

A single-window system has been put in place to simplify the process of obtaining permissions and other facilities required by Kanwar committees. The objective is to ensure that committees do not have to approach multiple departments and receive all necessary assistance in a timely manner. The Chief Minister directed officials to maintain close coordination with the Kanwar committees and extend all possible support based on their actual requirements so that devotees visiting the camps receive the best possible facilities.

Special focus on sanitation and better mobile toilets

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed that cleanliness at Kanwar camps be treated as the highest priority. She instructed officials to ensure round-the-clock sanitation arrangements and adequate deployment of sanitation workers. Along with increasing the number of mobile toilets, special attention should be given to their quality, regular cleaning and maintenance. She also issued clear directions that all mobile toilets installed at Kanwar camps must meet high-quality standards and that responsibility for their cleaning and upkeep should be clearly assigned to the concerned agency. She said negligence at any level would not be tolerated.

Round-the-clock medical services

The meeting also reviewed health and medical arrangements for Kanwariyas in detail. The Chief Minister directed the Health Department to ensure adequate medical facilities at all camps. Doctors and healthcare personnel will be deployed in separate shifts so that medical assistance is available to devotees throughout the day and night. Directions were also issued to ensure an adequate supply of safe drinking water, uninterrupted power supply and effective advance arrangements to deal with waterlogging during the rainy season.

Special focus on route management and security

Traffic management and security arrangements along the Kanwar routes were also reviewed in detail during the meeting. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed the concerned officials to complete all preparations related to barricading, route diversions, PCR deployment and accident prevention well in advance in coordination with the Delhi Police and the Traffic Police. She said traffic management on major entry routes should ensure that the religious journey of the Kanwariyas continues smoothly while causing minimal inconvenience to the general public.