KATHUA, MAY 29: District Development Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting
of district officers and civil society members to discuss arrangements for
smooth conduct of annual Yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji.
The DDC laid focus on making fool proof security arrangements and
directed concerned officials to install CCTVs at langar sites and other vital
locations in the district, besides conduct round the clock patrolling. He
called for installing water coolers at Lakhanpur and other important spots on
the National Highway.
The meeting discussed issues related to sanitation, supply of LPG
cylinders at langar sites, readiness of fire tender and contingency plan in case of
eventuality was also discussed in detail.
It was informed that 8 sites have been identified in the district for
lodging of yatris with all necessary facilities.
A Coordination Committee was also constituted for keeping a check on
quality and rates of eatables in the market besides ensuring hygiene and
cleanliness at Langar and accommodation sites.
It was decided that a control room would be established at Lakahnpur to
synchronize efforts for providing all basic services to the pilgrims. The
meeting further decided to deploy well equipped medical teams at Lakhanpur and
langar sites besides establishment of facilitation center for the convenience
of yatris.
Earlier, the DDC listened to the suggestions of social organizations and
civil society members regarding providing better arrangements for the yatris.
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