* Very sensitive issue has been raised by Swamiji. Since Uttarakhand falls in zone-5 i.e. the area with highest risk seismic zone,
* About half of this route is likely to be through tunnels like Udhampur-Katra-Anantnag project of J&K and large scale tunneling of the mountains is inevitable.
* it should be taken up only after detailed study and evaluation, including geological/environmental aspects.
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more... Otherwise the Chardham rail connectivity project meant to promote pilgrimage/tourism may ultimately end up in injuries/ deaths of the pilgrims/tourists.