Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for pilgrims during Rath Yatra

PURI: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Monday announced that pilgrims taking part in the Rath Yatra will have a `5 lakh insurance cover against any mishap.

The insurance will cover the devotees against mishaps occurring within the municipal area during the period. This was discussed during the Rath Yatra preparation meeting chaired by Law, Works and Excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan here.

Around 1.5 million devotees are expected to turn out for the annual festival and adequate arrangements have been made for them by the administration.