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| Guv undertakes fresh reconnaissance of Yatra tracks Stresses effective sanitation measures | | Amarnath Yatra-2011 | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, June 16:
The Governor, NN Vohra, today undertook a fresh aerial reconnaissance
of both the Yatra routes and reviewed arrangements at Panjtarni and
Baltal Camps for the ensuing Yatra to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri
Amarnath.
In the morning, the Governor accompanied R. K. Goyal, his Principal
Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine
Board and Preet Pal Singh, Additional CEO flew from Srinagar for an
aerial reconnaissance of the track upto Panjtarni. At the Panjtarni
Camp, he spent an hour and a half to review the status of
Yatra-related arrangements, particularly in regard to water and power
supply, sanitation arrangements. He directed that all the
Yatra-centric arrangements must be positioned as per the envisaged
timelines and reiterated the need for very close coordination at all
levels to facilitate the visiting Yatris. He also interacted with the
Army, CRPF and PDA personnel deployed at this Camp.
Thereafter, the Governor, who is also Chairman of the Shri Amarnath
Shrine Board, had aerial reconnaissance of the Baltal route.
On reaching Baltal, the Governor went around the Baltal Base Camp form
nearly two hours for a detailed review of the logistical facilities
and other arrangements being positioned for ensuring a smooth
pilgrimage. Interacting with the officers of the Shrine Board,
District Administration, and the Security Forces, he reiterated that
the safety, security and comfort of the Yatris must receive foremost
attention while positioning the various Yatra-related facilities.
Within this very large Base Camp, where half the total number of
Yatris would be staying, the Governor directed the highest importance
to sanitation and cleanliness arrangements to ensure against any
pollution whatever.
The Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Showkat Mir, said that he would
personally monitor the works being executed by various State
Government Departments, to ensure that all arrangements were duly
completed within the given time frame. On this occasion, the CEO
informed the Governor that the Langar Service Providers are expected
to reach Base Camps in the coming week. He added that nearly 2.29
Yatris have so far secured their Yatra Permits through 149 designated
Bank Branches across the country and Internet-based e-Registration
facility, for undertaking the pilgrimage during 29th June – 13th
August 2011.
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