Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reconstituted the Kanwar Committee to ensure a smooth, safe, and well-organized Kanwar Yatra in the upcoming weeks. Delhi Minister for Culture and Law Kapil Mishra has been appointed as the Chairperson of the committee, with five MLAs as members to oversee the arrangements.
The Delhi government aims to provide improved facilities for Shiva devotees during the holy month of Shravan. Special assistance will be extended to Kanwar camps to enhance the devotees’ experience. The number of approved Kanwar camps in Delhi has risen from 170 in 2024 to a record 374 in 2025 due to a simplified approval process.
To enhance the functioning of these camps, the Delhi government has shifted to a transparent financial assistance system through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Financial aid ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 11 lakh is directly credited to the bank accounts of registered organizing committees. The focus of the reconstituted Kanwar Committee will be on route management, quality of tents, medical facilities, and ensuring uninterrupted power and water supply.
Delhi Chief Minister Gupta emphasized that the Kanwar Yatra is not just a religious event but a celebration of India’s cultural heritage and social harmony. The event symbolizes the unity of the country’s diverse cultural fabric. The government’s priority is to treat every Kanwariya as an esteemed guest and provide them with the best possible facilities.
