Over 7.5 lakh pilgrims have registered for Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025 using Aadhaar authentication as of today. In a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the move is expected to help curb duplicity of registration, allowing more pilgrims the opportunity of carrying out the Yatra. Aadhaar-based digital verification is expected to make the registration process faster, and reduce paperwork.
With Aadhaar-based online registration, authorities can monitor pilgrim movements, prepare better to avoid overcrowding at temples, and improve weather-related information flow, especially in high-altitude regions. Aadhaar-linked registration can also help in better planning and management of accommodations, transport, food, and medical aid based on the actual number of registered pilgrims, leading to curbing wastage and shortages of resources. It can also be helpful in addressing emergency situations better, as it can further improve coordination between pilgrims and authorities.
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) rolled out Aadhaar-based registration for this significant pilgrimage, with registrations beginning on 20th March. Offline registration at designated centers remains available as well.