Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 17 : Jammu and Kashmir authorities have decided to set up fully equipped Control Rooms (CRs) at all halting stations enroute to holy Amarnath cave shrine the annual pilgrimage will commence from June 28.
The CRs will functioning round the clock to co-ordinate smooth conduct of two-month-long yatra, an official spokesman said.
He said a high level meeting, chaired by divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Shalinder Kumar discussed arrangements with regard to adequate availability of essentials including Rice, Atta, Sugar, Kerosene oil and LPG cylinders besides medicare facilities, power supply and drinking water facilities during the pilgrimage.
Kumar exhorted upon the Deputy Commissioners of the concerned districts to expedite the registration of Poniwallas and labourers, besides repair and clearance of roads. He also directed for ensuring availability of communication facilities and parking facilities at Pahalgam, Chandanwari and Baltal for the yatris.
To facilitate the yatris, Metrology Department officials were asked to provide weather forecast on daily basis, besides the Fire and Emergency department was enjoined to set up fire tenderers at all the halting stations enroute the Holy Cave. |
