Srinagar, July 17 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday reviewed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 arrangements during a visit to the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam, where he directed all departments to work in mission mode to ensure the safety, comfort and welfare of pilgrims.
Stating that more than 3.50 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine within the first 15 days of the pilgrimage, the Lieutenant Governor said the yatra is progressing smoothly with active support from the administration, security agencies, local residents and service providers. (JKNS)
As per news agency JKNS, LG Sinha visited the Nunwan base camp and inspected the facilities in place for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.
At the Base Camp, the Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with senior officials and reviewed the arrangements being made for essential services provided to pilgrims including drinking water, electricity, telecom connectivity, accommodation, food, healthcare, emergency services and security. He also inspected the Yatra Registration Counter and reviewed the registration process.
The Lieutenant Governor directed all departments to work in mission mode to ensure the welfare of the pilgrims.
“Today marks 15 days since the pilgrimage began, and in these 15 days more than 3.50 Lakh pilgrims have had darshan of Baba Bholenath. By the grace of Lord Shiva, the yatra is proceeding smoothly. There is great enthusiasm among devotees coming from every corner of the country, and local residents and service providers are also actively engaged in making this sacred pilgrimage a success,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to ensure that the environment remains fully protected. He further instructed for special cleanliness drives along both routes and camps.
“We are dedicated to a waste-free Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and we must, working together under a whole-of-government approach, fulfill this commitment,” the Lieutenant Governor told the officials.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the officers to regularly obtain feedback from the pilgrims and ensure prompt redressal of any issues brought to their notice. He instructed that all services provided to the pilgrims should strictly follow a 100 percent prepaid system to ensure transparency and prevent overcharging.
In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall over the coming days, the Lieutenant Governor directed the Administration and all stakeholder agencies to remain fully prepared, strengthen contingency measures and ensure the safety, security and convenience of the pilgrims under all circumstances. He also directed that each tent should have a mandatory Fire Extinguisher.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and discussed about their experience during the holy pilgrimage. The pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and appreciated the cleanliness, sanitation arrangements, security, accommodation facilities and invaluable support of the personnel engaged in Yatra duties.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that the expansion of infrastructure and pilgrim facilities in recent years has been reflected positively in the feedback from devotees. He said, alongside these advancements, it is essential to ensure that every pilgrim can access these facilities seamlessly, without any impediment.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with shopkeepers, service providers, langar-sevad…
