Jammu: The 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra will commence on 1st July this year and it will culminate on August 31, 2023; the registration through online and offline modes for the Yatra will start from 17th April.
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha while announcing the dates for holy pilgrimage and registration today said the administration is committed to ensuring smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.
“Hassle-free pilgrimage is top priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The administration will provide best-in-class healthcare and other essential facilities to all the visiting devotees and service providers. Telecom services will be made operational prior to the commencement of pilgrimage. All the stakeholder departments are working in coordination to ensure facilities for lodging, power, water, security and other arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra,” the LG said.
The Yatra would commence simultaneously from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.
The LG also directed the officials to ensure high levels of cleanliness and to take necessary intervention for sanitation and waste management.
Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) will also enable live telecast of morning and evening Aarti (prayers) for devotees across the globe. Shri Amarnath Yatra’s App has been made available on the Google play store to get real time information about the Yatra, weather and for availing several services online, an official press release informed.
It said during the 44th meeting of SASB chaired by the LG, the members and officials had reviewed various aspects of Amarnath Yatra-2023, including registration, provision of helicopter services, service providers, camps, langars and insurance cover for pilgrims.
