The Char Dham Yatra is one of India’s most significant pilgrimage journeys, bringing lakhs of devotees every year to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand. To support the safety, health, and well-being of pilgrims, ONGC Foundationhas extended financial assistance for strengthening healthcare infrastructure along the Yatra route. The initiative focuses on deploying Medical Relief Posts (MRPs) and Biodigester Toilets at strategic locations to ensure emergency medical support and hygienic sanitation facilities during the pilgrimage season.
Pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra often travel through remote and challenging geographies where access to healthcare and sanitation facilities remains limited. To strengthen safety and well-being during the pilgrimage season, the initiative focuses on Medical Relief Posts and Biodigester Toilets at strategic locations along the route.
The intervention strengthens healthcare access, emergency support and hygienic sanitation while supporting local administration during peak Yatra periods.
Improve healthcare availability for pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra.
Provide first aid and emergency medical support at remote locations.
Improve sanitation access through sustainable biodigester toilet systems.
Promote healthy, safe and sustainable pilgrimage experiences.
Support local administration and healthcare systems during peak pilgrimage periods.
The healthcare and sanitation infrastructure supports a wide range of people participating in, serving or living along the Char Dham Yatra route.
Devotees and visitors undertaking the Char Dham Yatra.
Elderly devotees, women, children and people requiring medical attention.
Communities living along the pilgrimage route who benefit from improved infrastructure.
Healthcare workers, volunteers, government personnel and local administration teams.
The initiative strengthens immediate emergency preparedness while supporting cleaner sanitation, reduced environmental contamination and improved public hygiene.
