Uttarakhand Govt makes Green Card mandatory for commercial vehicles carrying over 13 passengers in Chardham Yatra

ANI April 12, 2025 225 views

The Uttarakhand government has introduced stringent safety measures for the upcoming Chardham Yatra starting April 30. Commercial vehicles carrying over 13 passengers must now obtain a mandatory Green Card after passing rigorous inspections and driver proficiency tests. The new regulations include hill route driving endorsements and strict vehicle movement restrictions. These measures aim to enhance passenger safety and ensure smooth pilgrimage transportation.

"The Transport Department is engaged in preparations for safe transport arrangements" - Rawat Singh Kataria, Assistant Divisional Transport Officer
Dehradun, April 11: With the Chardham Yatra set to commence on April 30, Uttarakhand government has made the Green Card mandatory for all commercial vehicles carrying 13 or more passengers as part of its safety measures, an official statement said on Friday.

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Green Cards mandatory for commercial vehicles during Chardham Yatra

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Drivers must pass hill route driving proficiency test

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Vehicle movement restricted between 10 pm and 4 am

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Strict documentation and fitness requirements implemented

According to officials, commercial vehicles registered in Uttarakhand will be issued Green Cards valid for the entire pilgrimage season; those from other states will receive cards valid for only 15 days. The work of making Green Cards has also been started from Friday.

Rishikesh Assistant Divisional Transport Officer (Administration) Rawat Singh Kataria said that as per the orders of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Transport Department is engaged in preparations for safe transport arrangements in the Chardham Yatra.

For this purpose, the system of Green Card has been made mandatory. The driver should be adept at driving on mountain routes. A Green Card is being issued to all types of commercial vehicles only after the inspection report of the technical officer of the department. It is mandatory for the driver to have all the documents related to vehicle fitness certificate, insurance, pollution check certificate, permit, an official said.

Hill endorsement has now been made mandatory for commercial vehicle drivers coming for the Chardham Yatra. For this, the driver will have to apply online and give a test, they added.

On receiving the online test form, it will have to be submitted to the divisional transport or assistant divisional transport office. After this, the applicant will be tested for driving proficiency on mountain routes. Those who pass the test will have a hill endorsement in their license.

Among other directives, the officials further mentioned that there would be a complete ban on the movement of commercial vehicles on the Yatra routes from 10 pm to 4 am.

It will be mandatory to put a triangular radium board at the rear of the vehicle, an official said.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
This is such a great initiative! The Chardham Yatra routes can be quite dangerous, especially for drivers unfamiliar with mountain roads. The Green Card system will definitely improve passenger safety. 🙏
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Rahul K.
I appreciate the safety measures but I'm concerned about implementation. Will there be enough testing centers to handle all the drivers before the yatra begins? The 15-day limit for out-of-state vehicles seems reasonable though.
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Anjali M.
As someone who travels to Chardham every year, this makes me feel much safer! The night driving ban is especially important - those mountain roads are terrifying in the dark. Good job Uttarakhand govt! 👍
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Sanjay P.
While I support the safety measures, I think the government should also focus on improving the road infrastructure. No amount of driver testing can compensate for poorly maintained mountain roads. This is just one part of the solution.
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Neha T.
The hill endorsement test is a brilliant idea! So many accidents happen because drivers aren't experienced with mountain driving. Hope they make the test rigorous enough to actually make a difference.
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Vikram D.
The radium board requirement is a small but important detail. Visibility is crucial on those winding roads. Smart thinking by the transport department!

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