SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: The Stage is all set for the Shri Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Baltal Base Camp and reviewed the preparedness for the pilgrimage, scheduled to commence on July 3.
Lieutenant Governor said that all the arrangements have been put in place for the safety and security of Amarnath yatris.
LG Sinha said this year, arrangements are much better than in previous years. He said security agencies have formulated a comprehensive plan and are working in close coordination with each other for the peaceful and successful conduct of the yatra.
At Baltal, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the Camp officials and reviewed the arrangements for healthcare, power, communication, water supply, sanitation, food, lodging, weather forecasting, traffic management, surveillance, and maintenance of track, security grid, and emergency services.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to ensure round-the-clock availability of all the basic amenities with adequate manpower for the convenience of the pilgrims.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor conducted the on-site inspection and ascertained the progress of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board.
He also made a visit to the hospital at Baltal Base Camp, inspected the healthcare facilities for the pilgrims, and inaugurated a training ward for medical staff.
“Significant upgradation done to the overall Yatra arrangements. Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Administration, J&K Police, Security Forces, Service providers, all line departments and stakeholders have diligently implemented pilgrim-centric measures to ensure the pilgrimage is peaceful, safe, and hassle-free for devotees,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by K.N. Rai, Member, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Science & Technology Department; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, and senior officials of SASB, Police, Security Forces, and stakeholder departments.