Amarnath Yatra: Arrangements better than previous years, says LG
Baltal, Jun 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration and the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) had significantly improved arrangements for this yearís Amarnath Yatra.
He said that security agencies had also worked in close coordination to ensure a safe and smooth yatra for the devotees.
Speaking to media persons after a high-level review meeting at Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district, LG Sinha said, ìAll senior officers from various departments and security agencies were present in the meeting. I closely observed the arrangements of the past four yatras, and I can confidently say that this yearís preparations are much better.î
He praised the joint efforts of the civil administration and security forces for the strict and well-coordinated security setup.
ìThe security forces have made very strong arrangements this time, ensuring full coordination with each other,î he said.
Expressing optimism about the upcoming yatra, the LG said, ìI hope people will be able to undertake the yatra more successfully than in previous years. Devotees coming from across the country will return with an even better experience.î
SASB and the J&K administration have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra, including seamless registration, convoy movement, camping facilities, medical facilities, upgrading the tracks, providing power and water supply, and mobile phone connectivity.
The annual yatra to the 12,700-feet-high Amarnath Cave shrine in south Kashmir will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9.
The annual yatra takes place from the twin tracks ñ the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
About the measures to be taken on the part of the administration for making this annual yatra smooth and successful, officials said best practices from Amarnath Yatra 2024 would be emulated this year.
This annual yatra attracts lakhs of devotees from far and wide who come to pay their respects to lord Shiva in the form of a naturally formed ice stalagmite within the Amarnath Cave shrine.
