JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Monday chaired a preliminary meeting of concerned Deputy Commissioners and line departments and reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023.
The Div Com emphasized upon the need to make adequate arrangements well in advance by working in close coordination for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Directions were passed for floating tenders for various works like sanitation work, face lifting, and other works required at Yatri Niwas.
The Div Com directed Deputy Commissioners to the identification of locations for accommodation and holding spaces in their respective districts.
The DCs were directed to identify suitable places for langers and accommodation of devotees, and vehicles holding in their respective districts.
Threadbare discussions were held on various important issues while the Div Com reviewed registration arrangements including RFID, security arrangements, transportation facilities for sadhus and yatries, setting up of langars and their permissions, accommodation for sadhus and Yatris, publicity, sanitation, boarding and lodging facilities at yatri niwas.
The Div Com also reviewed in detail parking arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar, security arrangements and installation of CCTVs, medical facilities, provisions of water, power supply, etc.
The Div Com also directed JMC to float tenders for the cleanliness of Nullahs near Bhagwati Nagar, beautification of the city, and other related works. While PWD was directed to ensure blacktopping of the approach roads well in advance and ensure roadworthiness.
While reviewing transportation facilities the Div Com asked MD JKRTC to ensure provisions of additional buses at Yatri Niwas and en route districts.
The Div Com instructed the DCs to ensure the functioning of the toilet complex en route the highway and also install an adequate number of toilets; water coolers en route the highway for the convenience of the pilgrims.
He asked DCs of Ramban, Samba, Udhampur, Kathua, and Jammu to conduct visits to identified lodgement centers and ensure the availability of water, power, and toilets at each center.
He also instructed DCs to identify suitable locations for setting up of langars in their respective districts.
The Div Com also reviewed in detail the facilities at Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar and issued directions for putting in all necessary arrangements in time.
The Div Com instructed all the concerned departments to start the preparedness to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in advance.
The meeting was attended in person by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Avny Lavasa; DIG Jammu Kathua Range, Shakti Pathak; Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav; SSP Jammu, Chandan Kohli; Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekanand Rai; DIG CRPF, Ashok Samyal; SSP Ramban/ National Highways, Mohita Sharma; SSP Security, Additional CEO Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Rahul Singh; Joint Director Information, Sapna Kotwal; Deputy Director Planning, Munish Dutta; Chief Engineers of JPDCL, Jal Shakti, ARTO Jammu, and other concerned Officers while Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, and Ramban along with concerned officers participated through video conferencing.
