Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here and reviewed the facilities and services put in place for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, an official press release informed.
It said the LG held a meeting with senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, security forces, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and civil administration to assess the arrangements at the base camp. Sinha commended their hard work and urged them to treat every Yatri as a divine guest.
“With the holy pilgrimage already crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for pilgrims is our top priority,” the LG said.
The LG stressed on ensuring flawless registration, comfortable lodging, and smooth travel arrangements for all devotees of ‘Baba Barfani’.
He also emphasised showcasing Jammu and directed officials to organize sightseeing tours to Jammu Division’s key spiritual and tourism spots, while actively promoting local handicraft and handloom products.
“It is our goal that whenever Baba Amarnath pilgrims return home, they should carry a piece of Jammu with them in the form of beautiful local handmade products and unforgettable memories. Together, we resolve to make this year’s Yatra truly historic,” the LG said.
The LG also reviewed the deployment of food safety officers at community kitchens, facilities at reception and lodgement centres, on-spot registrations of pilgrims, transportation and security arrangements.
He directed the officials to optimize manpower deployment to seamlessly manage the heavy influx of devotees throughout the yatra.
The LG emphasized that officials must closely monitor Meteorological department’s predictions and remain alert to any weather vagaries.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar informed the meeting about the legal action initiated against the individuals caught engaged in fraudulent practices. The LG further directed that administrative and legal measures be taken against any official found involved in misconduct.
The LG also interacted with the devotees and wished them a safe, peaceful and blessed pilgrimage.
The LG was accompanied by Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Amol V Homkar, IGP CRPF Jammu Sector; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Devansh Yadav, Municipal Commissioner Jammu and senior officials from civil administration, police and security forces.
