Preparations have been started by the Shrine Board and administrative officials regarding Shri Amarnath Yatra. The first traditional puja is to be held before the yatra on June 29 and the yatra is likely to begin from July 17. However, the official announcement of the dates is expected soon.
The administration has started preparations on a large scale to make the journey smooth and safe. A round of coordination meetings is going on with various agencies regarding security arrangements. Additional surveillance is being planned in sensitive areas falling between the Yatra. Apart from this, health services, disaster management and emergency response mechanisms are also being strengthened.
Repair work on the Yatra route Pahalgam and Baltal has been expedited so that the devotees do not face any kind of problem. Special attention is being given to improving langar sites, drinking water, toilets and accommodation facilities. The number of medical camps and ambulance services is also being increased.
Focus on better management and ensuring safe travel
Every year lakhs of devotees from India and abroad join this holy journey to have the darshan of Baba Barfani. In such a situation, the focus of the administration this time too is on better management and ensuring safe travel. Officials say that all preparations will be completed on time so that the devotees can experience a smooth and safe journey.