Jammu
Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman of the Shri Amaranath Shrine Board, visited Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar and chaired a meeting with officers of all concerned departments and agencies to review the arrangements being made for this year’s Amarnathji Yatra. As earlier notified, the Yatra is scheduled to commence on 29th June, simultaneously along both the Baltal and Chandanwari routes to the Holy Cave Shrine.
Governor reviewed the arrangements under way for the Yatra from Lakhanpur Check Post to Jammu and there after upto Banihal Pass.
Among these are arrangements for the reception of Yatris at Jammu Railway Station and the Bus Stand; arrangements for On–spot Registration of the pilgrims who arrive without having secured Advance Registration; the requirements of accommodation, catering, hygiene, sanitation, etc. He directed the District and Divisional authorities to ensure satisfactory arrangements in regard to water, power supply, garbage disposal, medicare, transport, and all other requirements for the pilgrims. He also directed the Tourism Deptt. to make adequate provision of lockers for the safe custody of the belongings of pilgrims.
