In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha yesterday visited Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camp at Baltal and reviewed the arrangements for the holy pilgrimage beginning 29th of this month. He directed senior officers of the Administration, SASB, Police, Security forces and other stakeholder departments to coordinate with one another for better security and Yatra management.
At Baltal Base Camp, the Lt Governor discussed with the senior officers of Police and Security Forces the security arrangements in place for the safe and secure pilgrimage. He took first hand appraisal of preparedness of the Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, health and disaster response teams and the service
providers.
The Lt Governor also reviewed the facilities including accommodation, food, connectivity, transportation, power and water supply, sanitation, RFID counters, health, availability of fire tenders, medicines, oxygen, parking facilities, telecommunication, Heli services, IEC Activities, registration of service providers, etc.
The Lt Governor directed the officials to ensure that all the requisite amenities are in place and extension of seamless services to the devotees of Baba Amarnath Ji. He also interacted with the representatives of service providers and appealed them to provide every possible support to the visiting Yatris.