GANDERBAL: Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department (Nodal OfficerYatra Baltal axis), Dr. Raghav Langer today chaired a meeting of officers to review the status of arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2023 at Baltal here.
During the meeting, the Secretary appreciated the efforts of all officials and stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra via the Baltal axis. He also enquired about the arrangements related to the yatra and the current status of various services put in place at various halt stations. He sought suggestions and improvements required for ensuring a smooth and safe ongoing yatra.
The Secretary suggested the Deputy Commissioner prepare a layout plan of the area highlighting the existing utilities, and a proposed layout shall be drafted showing ideal spaces for various services and propose a master plan. He asked all the departments and other stakeholders to work with the same dedication and sought cooperation to make the Shri Amarnathji Yatra a model yatra.
District Officers and other stakeholders shared their valuable inputs regarding improvement of services and facilities like an improvement at excess gates, improvement of rain sheds, augmentation of infrastructure, shelter sheds for service providers, wider space for parking, online prepaid Pony booking service, traffic management, announcements of advisories related to the yatra, strengthing of railing along yatra track and other suggestions.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir; SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar; Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; Camp Director Baltal, SSP Yatra, CPO Ganderbal, SDM Kangan and other district officers.
