Srinagar, July 8 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and assessed the arrangements being made for the smooth and safe pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Power Development Department Ashwani Kumar, Principal Secretary Home Department Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, along with other senior officials.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor was informed that more than 1.13 lakh devotees have so far performed darshan at the holy cave shrine.
LG Sinha directed officials to ensure proper registration of pilgrims and provide all necessary assistance to devotees on the ground. He stressed that safety, security and a hassle-free darshan experience must remain the top priorities.
“Our goal is to make this pilgrimage a truly memorable experience for everyone and ensure that devotees receive the best possible facilities,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He highlighted that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra represents India’s rich spiritual heritage and cultural identity, while also showcasing the country’s soft power globally.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon all stakeholders to work in close coordination to make this year’s pilgrimage a historic one and establish a benchmark for spiritual tourism across the country.
He also urged devotees to experience the spiritual significance of the journey while appreciating the warmth of local hospitality and supporting traditional arts, crafts and local products of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, LG Sinha reviewed the functioning of the 24×7 Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Control Room at Lok Bhavan, along with arrangements along the pilgrimage routes, deployment of security forces, langar facilities, queue management systems and preparations at the Holy Cave.
