Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita presided over an event to flag off the first batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, 2025, in New Delhi today. The Minister felicitated the Yatris on their selection and wished them a safe and fulfilling Yatra. In his remarks, the Minister recognised the role of various Ministries and Departments, such as the Defence Ministry, Home Ministry, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the state governments of Delhi, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, and the National Informatics Centre. He appreciated the Chinese side for its cooperation in the resumption of the Yatra.