Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, June 24 : Proactive approach and coordinated efforts are requisite for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Vikas Sharma said in a meeting of District Officers of various departments and owners of private banquet halls. The meeting was convened to review the measures for the comfortable conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra at Udhampur town and its outskirts on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Mohd Suleman Choudhary, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Mr. N.S Jamwal, Chief Medical Officer, District Information Officer, Dr. Ashwani Hansa, Engineers of PWD, PHE, PDD, Tehsildars, other officers, prominent citizens and Banquet hall owners attended the meeting. Threadbare discussion on various arrangements including provision for drinking water, power supply, Medicare, sanitation, construction of temporary toilets, transport, traffic regulation, security and accommodation came under the discussion in the meeting. The meeting observed that in the event of bad weather or blockade of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway during yatra days, there was every possibility that pilgrims might have to stay in Udhampur for which the arrangements to accommodate them would be jointly made by the district administration, NGOs and banquet hall owners of the town. The meeting also identified the places of possible stay in private banquet halls and Community halls. Speaking on the occasion, the ADC said that a control room having contact No. 01992-277788 and 01992-277788 has been set up in the District Police Lines Udhampur town which would function round the clock for the assistance of Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims.
Beside this two additional control room has been set up one in Tikri and other at Chenani for further assistance of pilgrims. |
