SRINAGAR, JUNE 23 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed two senior IAS officers as nodal officers to ensure the smooth and coordinated conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.
According to Government Order No. 1108-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, has been designated as the Nodal Officer for the Pahalgam axis.
Rahul Yadav, Managing Director of the J&K Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) and holding additional charge of J&K Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL), has been appointed as the Nodal Officer for the Baltal axis.
The order states that both officers will oversee arrangements related to the annual pilgrimage and coordinate closely with departments and agencies involved in its conduct. They have also been directed to maintain regular liaison with and report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
The appointments are aimed at strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring seamless management of logistics, infrastructure, public services, security and other essential arrangements for the lakhs of pilgrims expected to undertake the annual yatra.
The order was issued by Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department, M. Raju, by the order of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
