Dehradun: The new chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat said a negative coronavirus report will no longer be needed to attend the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
The Mela will commence officially from April 1. Rawat said Kumbh happens only after 12 years and  people should not miss out on the opportunity of experiencing the festival.
The CM said since lakhs of people are expected to partake in the event every day and it will be virtually impossible to check RT-PCR test reports for all the pilgrims.
Earlier, the Trivendra Singh Rawat government had mandated a negative report required as part of the SOPs for Kumbha Mela.
The new CM said the happiness of saints, devotees, traders and locals will be ensured. Attending a  preparatory review meeting for Kumbh Mela 2021, he said the state government will ensure that the maximum number of devotees are able to attend the fair with adherence to Covid-19 protocol.
