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Shri Amarnath Yatra-2021 Arrangements Discussed

Jammu, January 05, 2021: Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha called for best-in-class arrangements for Shri Amarnath pilgrims for Shri Amarnath Yatra-2021 to improve their overall Yatra experience. During the preparatory review meeting of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra-2021 Lt Governor emphasized that he personally review the preparations and setting up of on-ground facilities for the pilgrims. The meeting as attened by Sh. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Sh. Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), Sh. Anup Soni, Additional CEO, SASB and senior officers attended the meeting.

Laying special emphasis on providing best medical facilities to the pilgrims, the Lt Governor passed directions for the increase of Accidental Insurance of pilgrims during the Yatra, besides doubling the number of Life Saving Ambulances and directed to explore the possibility of setting up a well-equipped and well-staffed CHC to handle emergency cases.

The CEO of SASB was asked to rope in the governments of neighbouring states to provide services of more doctors and medical paramedics, besides various NGOs that already send doctors and paramedics during Shri Amarnath Yatra-2021.

He also directed the concerned officers to improve the utilities enroute, besides repair of roads and other infrastructure well in time. Take all requisite measures and involve more NGOs and religious organisations to ensure smooth pilgrimage of Shri Amarnathji and proper facilities for the pilgrims.
He also stressed on dissemination of informative materials and pamphlets in as many languages as possible, including official languages of the UT to reach out to the wider population.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor sought a detailed report on all aspects related to the conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra which included routes to Holy Cave, Terrain, Accommodation and Tent Facilities, Medical arrangements, duration of Yatra, Weather Conditions, Registration Process, Langar arrangements etc.

Shri Amarnath Yatra is organised in the month of Shravan and commences from Pahalgam & Baltal on specified dates. Online Helicopter Booking starts well before the commencement of Sri Amarnath Yatra.

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