In a recent development, INR 1 lakh accident insurance coverage has been announced for Char Dham (Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri) pilgrims. The insurance sum will be provided to pilgrims in case of an accident.
The move has been announced by United India Insurance Company Ltd. on behalf of Manav Utthan Seva Samiti, which is an institution started by Uttarakhand Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj. It has been taken as a welcome gesture for the benefits of the pilgrims.