JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti today reviewed the arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026 here at a high-level meeting.
The Divisional Commissioner reviewed the action plan for setting up the registration counter in Jammu and the RFID centres at Lakhanpur, Bhagwati Nagar and other Lodgment centres from where the pilgrims can get their e-KYCs done before departing for the Holy Pilgrimage from Bhagwati Nagar Yatra Camp.
It was informed that this year, Token Centres for on-the-spot/Tatkal registration shall be set up at the Tawi River Front, relieving the pilgrims from large queues and traffic issues near the Railway Station.
The Divisional Commissioner directed for ensuring proper arrangements of Drinking water, Langar facility and Sanitation at the venue of Token Centre.
Reviewing the arrangements for Base camp at Bhagwati Nagar, the Divisional Commissioner directed the stakeholder departments to start and complete all the works. It was informed that tenders have been floated for repair and renovation works at Bhagwati Nagar- the Base Camp from where the yatra convoy leaves under proper security and regulation for Pahalgam and Baltal Base camps.
The Divisional Commissioner directed for ensuring all the works are completed by June 10, 20226, including the facelift, Whitewash, establishment of stalls for Bus ticket booking, Langar setup, Cloak room facilities, along with proper arrangements for accommodation, washroom, power and lighting arrangements inside and outside the Bhagwati Nagar camp.
Directions were also issued for setting up a convenience store by the Cooperative Department inside the Bhagwati Nagar camp, the provision of prepaid SIMs, and the installation of German hangars for pilgrims.
A threadbare discussion was held on other aspects of the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the holy pilgrimage from the Bhagwati Nagar. The Divisional Commissioner directed the Fire and Emergency Services to conduct a thorough audit of fire safety. PWD was directed to take up blacktopping of roads inside and around Bhagwati Nagar camp. PDD was asked for proper illumination along with the provision of backup generator sets for an uninterrupted power supply.
The Divisional Commissioner also reviewed the arrangements to be ensured in Lodgment centres in districts falling on the Yatra route -Kathua, Samba, Udhampur and Ramban. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to review the provision of civic amenities and other facilities in the lodgment centres falling in their respective districts, including power, water, langar and CCTV cameras.
IGP Jammu reviewed the arrangements for the deployment of security forces. He emphasised proper illumination at each lodgement centre and adherence to yatra cut-off timings.
Transport department was asked to ensure enforcement measures to check overcharging by public transport operators, while ferrying the pilgrims in Jammu city.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the JKRTC to keep provision of busses for sightseeing and visit of pilgrims to the tourist destinations around Jammu city.
Director Food, Civil Supplies was asked to ensure availability of LPG and other commodities for Langars, while Deputy Controller of Food Safety was instructed to ensure proper checking of Langar sites.
The Divisional Commissioner further directed all the departments to appoint a nodal officer who shall be available in the Control Room that will be set up at Bhagwati Nagar Base camp for smooth operations of all the works.
The meeting was attended by IG CRPF, IG BSF, IGP Traffic, Commissioner JMC, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi and Ramban, Director Information, Director Tourism, Transport Commissioner, HODs and officers from Rural Sanitation, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, JKRTC, PWD, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, Fire and Emergency Services, NHAI, BSNL, Airtel, JIO, RTO Jammu, and Deputy Controller Food Safety Jammu.
