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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025: Push to Resume After 2019

17 April 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSKailashMansarovar Yatra2025: Push toResume After 201917 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Indian and Chinese officials moved closer to restarting the pilgrimage, with the deadline to finalise pilgrims drawing near.

Key facts

  • Last held in 2019; halted after China closed access during COVID-19, and later delayed by post-Galwan tensions (2020) along the LAC.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs convened an inter-agency meeting on April 21.
  • KMVN is readying arrangements on the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand.
  • Special transport is being weighed so pilgrims can avoid the 80-100 km trek from Dharchula to Lipulekh Pass.

Significance

  • Deep spiritual value for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pilgrims.
  • A positive sign for India-China ties; also helps Uttarakhand’s economy.

Exam angle

  • Last yatra year: 2019.
  • Route: Lipulekh Pass, Uttarakhand; agency: KMVN.
  • Nodal ministry: MEA.

Test yourself

1. In which year was the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra last held, per the notes?

It was last conducted in 2019.

2. Which agency is preparing along the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand?

Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam is making preparations.

3. Which ministry called the April 21 inter-agency meeting?

The MEA called the meeting.

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