Health System Gasping Even Before Char Dham Yatra Begins – Major Negligence by Health Department Exposed

As the Char Dham Yatra begins, serious negligence by the Uttarakhand Health Department has come to light. On NH-134 in Uttarkashi, an ambulance under the department’s 108 service was seen stranded on the highway for 3 to 4 hours — a clear display of administrative failure. Despite the department’s big claims about preparations for the pilgrimage season, the situation on the ground tells a different story. The state government and administration continue to face sharp questions over such lapses. Shockingly, health personnel were seen abandoning the ambulance, raising further concerns about the state of emergency services during the Yatra.