On Tuesday, the government of India decided to re-open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from November 17.
Kartarpur Sahib is a place of devotion for crores of Indians.
Since 16th March 2020, the operations at the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor had been suspended on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the nation is all set to celebrate the 'Prakash Utsav' of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji on November 19, Union Home Minister through a series of tweets said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision will further boost the joy and happiness across the country.
Shah further said this decision reflects the immense reverence of PM Modi led government towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the Sikh community.
The Home Minister held review meetings with officials to expedite the resumption of the operation of the Corridor at an opportune time.
Pilgrimage through the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor would be facilitated as per existing procedures and adherence to Covid protocols.
Prior Agreements & Announcements by Govt of India
India had signed an agreement with Pakistan on October 24, 2019, on the modalities for operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Zero Point, International Boundary, Dera Baba Nanak.
Representatives from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Home Affairs along with the representatives from the Government of Punjab were present during the signing ceremony.
On 22 November, 2018, the Union Cabinet had passed a resolution to celebrate the historic occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in a grand and befitting manner, throughout the country and across the globe.
In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet had also approved the building and development of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Dera Baba Nanak to the International Boundary, to facilitate pilgrims from India to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, round the year, in a smooth and easy manner.
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