SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Masood Itoo, on Tuesday, reviewed the ongoing arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 at Pahalgam.
Pahalgam MLA Altaf Kaloo, Director Health Services Kashmir, and senior officials from various departments accompanied her.
During the inspection, the Minister assessed key infrastructure and logistical works underway to ensure smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Issuing clear instructions to the concerned departments, the Minister directed that all ongoing works must be completed within the stipulated timelines. “There should be no delays or laxity. All departments must coordinate effectively to ensure pilgrims face no inconvenience,” she said.
She also instructed the Health Department to make the Pahalgam Hospital fully operational in the coming days so it can adequately serve both pilgrims and the local population during the Yatra.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring safety, sanitation, medical services, and all essential facilities for a smooth and secure pilgrimage.
The review meeting was attended by the Managing Director JKMSCL; Director Health Services, Kashmir; Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization; Director AYUSH, J&K; Additional Deputy Commissioner (B), Anantnag; District Programme Officer, POSHAN; CEO Pahalgam Development Authority; Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers from R&B, Jal Shakti (Hydraulic), and KPDCL Circles; Assistant Commissioner Development, Anantnag; SDM Pahalgam; ACP Anantnag; CMO Anantnag with BMOs concerned; CEO Anantnag; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Anantnag; Commandant BRO (BEACON); DFO Lidder Division, Bijbehara; Dy Director Fire & Emergency Services; District Social Welfare Officer; Assistant Labour Commissioner; Assistant Director FCS&CA; ARTO Anantnag; CEO MC Anantnag; Divisional Engineer BSNL; Dy SP Traffic Rural; SDPO Pahalgam; District AYUSH Officer; Depot Manager SRTC; Executive Officers of MCs Pahalgam, Bijbehara, Qazigund, Seer-Hamadan, Aishmuqam, and Mattan; In-charge NHAI Anantnag; and In-charge Jio Telecom Anantnag. (JKNS)
