State PCS - Uttarakhand (UKPSC)

• 19 Mar 2026

Uttarakhand Launched e‑Swasthya Dham Portal for Char Dham Yatra 2026

Why in News? 

Uttarakhand has launched the e-Swasthya Dham portal and strengthened healthcare and emergency arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra 2026 to ensure pilgrims’ safety. 

Key Points: 

• Health Monitoring: The government has introduced the e‑Swasthya Dham portal, a digital platform for real‑time monitoring of pilgrims’ health during the Char Dham Yatra, allowing health officials to track health issues and respond promptly. 
  • Around 150 doctors along with a large number of paramedical staff will be deployed across key points along the yatra route to provide immediate medical attention. 
  • A total of 177 ambulances will be stationed at important locations and major halts along the pilgrimage route.  
  • This includes road ambulances, air ambulances (helicopter), and boat ambulances for rapid emergency services in remote and difficult terrain. 
• Medical Relief Posts: The state plans to set up 25 medical relief posts and 33 health screening centres along the yatra route to regularly monitor pilgrims for altitude‑related and other health issues. 
• Registration: Every pilgrim will be registered, and their health movements tracked digitally to ensure any sudden health concerns are addressed without delay. 
• Focus: These health and safety measures aim to reduce health risks like oxygen deficiency, fatigue, cardiac issues, and respiratory problems among pilgrims. 
• Infrastructure: Alongside health measures, a 17‑bed hospital at Kedarnath and deployment of 229 specialist doctors further strengthen the medical readiness for the yatra. 
• Holistic Safety Approach: These preparations are part of a broader effort by the Uttarakhand government to ensure that the spiritual journey is safe, secure, and comfortable for all participants. 

Read More:  Char Dham Yatra