JAMMU, JUNE 19: The district administration today organized a special sensitization camp for transporters and drivers ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy
Commissioner, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, termed the transport operators as the first
receivers of pilgrims. He asked them to extend proper guidance to the pilgrims
so that they do not face any inconvenience during their pilgrimage.
Stressing upon the transporters to hold high
the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava”, the Deputy Commissioner said that Jammu
and Kashmir state is blessed with tremendous tourism potential especially
pilgrim tourism and lakhs of tourists throng our state every year and it is our
prime and moral responsibility to ensure them a comfortable environment.
“Tourists should leave the state with a strong message of hospitality and
serene atmosphere they enjoyed here so that they further tell their brethren
about the real picture of Jammu and Kashmir which offers a variety of tourist
facilities”, he asserted.
“Pilgrims are our ambassadors for
promotion of state’s tourism potential so it is the responsibility of
transporters to welcome them with open heart and provide requisite information
and hassle free transportation” the DC added. He asked the Auto driver Union to
display fare lists on each Auto Rikshaw to avoid any overcharging.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Arun Kumar
Manhas and Regional Transport Officer, Ashwani Khajuria besides other senior
officers were also present.
Meanwhile, the RTO informed that temporary
toilets will be provided at the Taxi stand, Railway station Jammu during the
Yatra days while for spot registration counters have been established at
Vaishnavi Dham, Sarasvati Dham at Railway station.
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