New Delhi

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited a Kanwar camp near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in East Delhi's Dilshad Garden area on Saturday, saying the government ensured that participants in the Kanwar Yatra do not face any difficulties.

"Whether it is financial assistance, sanitation arrangements, or power and water supply, the Delhi government ensured that Kanwar camps were well maintained. Like last year, this year also, every effort has been made to ensure that our devotees of Bhole do not face even the slightest problem," Gupta said while addressing a gathering.

The Delhi government had earlier approved a proposal to increase the financial assistance provided to Kanwar committees for Kanwar Yatra 2026.

Under the cabinet's decision, large Kanwar camps spread over more than 20,000 square feet and operating for six to twelve days will now be eligible for financial assistance of up to Rs 15 lakh.

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This year, the Kanwar Yatra commenced on July 30 with the start of the holy month of Shravan and will conclude on August 11.