Katra: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the langar organisations for their significant contributions during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025.
At a felicitation ceremony held at the Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath.
“Today’s felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothing can beat the spirit of India. The successful conduct of the holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji this year, with the unwavering determination of all the stakeholders, has shown that we are second to none in the world. It is also a vindication of our steadfast commitment to selfless service and a symbol of resurgent India,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also lauded the entire team of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, administrative officials, Police & Security personnel, service providers, NGOs, Volunteers, health professionals, and all stakeholders for working tirelessly 24×7 during the Yatra.
“Daily real-time feedback from Yatris on both the axis was ensured through the Rapid Assessment System and 95% pilgrims had rated the services as ‘Very Good’. We can also see many emotional images and visuals where our police and security personnel can be seen carrying the pilgrims in need of assistance on their shoulders like their own family members,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the voluntary organizations associated with langar (Community Kitchen) have always made an unprecedented contribution in this spiritual gathering and they have worked with devotion and dedication in making the holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji a grand success every year.
He also emphasised that all the stakeholders must play their part in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board is making dedicated efforts to enhance the facilities for the devotees. He said the day is not far when devotees can travel through a ropeway from Baltal and pay their obeisance to the holy cave. 122 Langars provided free-of-cost services to the pilgrims in the Yatra area.
Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, CEO, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Nidhi Malik, Deputy Commissioner Reasi; Rahul Singh, Additional CEO, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Rajan Kapoor, President, Shri Amarnathji Yatra Bhandara Organisation; senior officials of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Civil and Police administration and members of Langar Organizations were present at the felicitation ceremony.
