Jammu, July 15 (KNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here to review the facilities and services for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, as the number of pilgrims crossed the three-lakh mark within the first 12 days of the annual pilgrimage.
Sinha interacted with officials from the J&K Police, Army, security forces, Shrine Board and civil administration, taking stock of arrangements for the comfortable stay of devotees. He commended the hard work of all officials and urged them to treat every pilgrim as a "divine guest."
"With the holy pilgrimage already crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for pilgrims is our top priority," the Lieutenant Governor said.
Sinha stressed the need for flawless registration, comfortable lodging and smooth travel arrangements for all devotees of Baba Barfani. He also directed officials to ensure close monitoring of weather predictions and remain alert to any vagaries.
Emphasising on showcasing Jammu, the LG directed officials to organise sightseeing tours to key spiritual and tourism spots in the Jammu Division, while actively promoting local handicraft and handloom products.
"It is our goal that whenever Baba Amarnath pilgrims return home, they should carry a piece of Jammu with them in the form of beautiful local handmade products and unforgettable memories.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelTogether, we resolve to make this year's Yatra truly historic," Sinha said.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the deployment of Food Safety Officers at community kitchens, facilities at reception and lodgement centres, on-spot registrations, and transportation and security arrangements. He directed officials to optimise manpower deployment to seamlessly manage the heavy influx of devotees throughout the yatra.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, informed the meeting about legal action initiated against individuals caught in fraudulent practices. The Lieutenant Governor further directed that administrative and legal measures be taken against any official found involved in misconduct.
Sinha also interacted with devotees and wished them a safe, peaceful and blessed pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP CRPF Jammu Sector Amol V Homkar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas, Municipal Commissioner Jammu Dr Devansh Yadav, and other senior officials from civil administration, police and security forces. (KNS)