Dehradun:
Uttarakhand authorities are utilising the state’s “Nabh Netra” drone-based mobile ground control system to strengthen security and surveillance along the Char Dham Yatra route, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the lakhs of pilgrims visiting the four Himalayan shrines this season.
What Is Nabh Netra?
Nabh Netra is a mobile ground control station based on drone technology, developed by the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) through its Drone Application Research Center. It was first inaugurated in 2022 with the primary aim of aiding disaster response — enabling authorities to collect, process, and monitor real-time data during natural calamities or emergencies in Uttarakhand’s disaster-prone terrain.
Its Role in Char Dham Yatra Security
[Specific details on current deployment — exact locations, number of drones, and operational scope should be confirmed from the original source before publishing.] Drones have increasingly become a routine part of Char Dham Yatra security in recent years, used alongside CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and Bomb Disposal Squad operations to monitor crowded areas at the shrines and along pilgrimage routes, enabling quick response to any suspicious activity.
Why This Matters
Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra draws lakhs of pilgrims annually to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, often through challenging high-altitude and remote terrain. Aerial surveillance tools like Nabh Netra help authorities monitor large crowds, respond to emergencies, and support broader disaster-management efforts during the pilgrimage season.
Note: This report is based on general information available about the Nabh Netra system and established Char Dham security practices. Specific operational details from the original source should be verified before publication.
