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Amarnath Yatra Registrations Surge 23% Despite Past Fears
21 Apr
Summary
- Pilgrim registrations for Amarnath Yatra increased by 23.7% this year.
- Ludhiana civil hospital facilitated 2,385 medical certifications by April 20.
- Enhanced arrangements at Ludhiana civil hospital streamline pilgrim examinations.

Registrations for the Amarnath Yatra have surged by 23.7% this year, a welcome increase after a decline impacted by a terror attack last year. As of April 20, 2026, Ludhiana's civil hospital recorded 2,385 pilgrims completing their mandatory medical examinations, a substantial rise from the 1,928 registrations during the same period in 2025. The daily registration numbers also show a significant uptick, with even the lowest daily figures this year surpassing last year's corresponding numbers.