India-China border: First Kailash Mansarovar Yatra batch flagged off from Nathula in Sikkim

The first batch of pilgrims for the second year of the resumed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was flagged off from Nathula on the India-China border by Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur. The pilgrimage, which resumed last year after a five-year suspension, is expected to see around ten batches this season. Authorities, including the ITBP and the Sikkim government, have made extensive security, medical and logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth and safe journey for pilgrims.