Jammu- More than 2,900 people, who transport pilgrims on ponies, pithus and palkis during the Amarnath Yatra, have registered for extension of services ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine, officials said.
The pilgrimage to the shrine located at a height of 3,880 metre in the south Kashmir Himalayas begins on July 1.
The Yatra has two routes — the traditional 48-km route through Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and the 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir.
Reasi Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) said the registration process was on from last week after the department invited the service providers who are residents of Reasi.
“As many as 125 pony wallas, 1,046 pitthu wallas and 1,733 palki wallas have been registered till date. A total of 2,904 people have been registered,” the ALC said.
The registration counter for online registration has been set up in the ALC office, the official informed.
“Interested persons are requested to visit the ALC office for registration on all working days between 10 am to 4:30 pm along with the relevant documents,” the ALC said.
It was further informed that the district administration has initiated the online provision to ensure hassle-free registration of the service providers.
Amarnath Yatra: CEO Shrine Board Conducts Extensive Tour Of Baltal Axis
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), Dr. Mandeep Bandari, accompanied by senior officers of the UT Administration and Border Roads Organization (BRO), conducted a comprehensive tour of the Baltal axis, spanning from the Baltal Base Camp to the Holy Cave.
The purpose of the tour was to assess the on-ground arrangements being made for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023.
During the tour, CEO personally inspected and evaluated the preparations being undertaken by the concerned departments to ensure a smooth and successful pilgrimage for the devotees.
The CEO emphasized the importance of timely completion of all necessary arrangements to facilitate a safe and comfortable Yatra experience for the pilgrims.
Accompanied by the Additional CEO, SASB, DC Anantnag, SSP Anantnag, Director Information J&K, Director Tourism Kashmir, SP HQ Anantnag, Director Health Kashmir, BRO representatives and several senior officers from the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Mandeep Bhandari closely reviewed the infrastructure, status of the track, setting up of tentage facilities, toilet complexes, sanitation activities, restoration of water and electricity connections, telecom facilities, other logistical facilities along the Baltal axis.
The CEO issued directives to all concerned departments and stakeholders to expedite the finalization of all the necessary arrangements within the set timelines. Emphasizing the significance of effective coordination and seamless cooperation, CEO urged the officials to work diligently to ensure the highest standards of safety, convenience, and spiritual experience for the pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The CEO reiterated that the UT administration remains fully committed to extending all required facilities for a smooth pilgrimage experience for all devotees of Shri Amarnath Ji.
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