DC Ganderbal reviews SAJY-2022 arrangements via Baltal route

GANDERBAL, MAY 07 (RNA) : The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today convened a meeting of all concerned district officers to review arrangements for the smooth conduct of Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SAJY), 2022. At the outset, threadbare discussion was held regarding the preparations and arrangements by various departments including provisions of water and electricity, Medicare facilities, sanitation, drainage, registration of service providers, firewood, security and other related arrangements. The officers from all concerned departments apprised the DC about preparations and progress of works going on en route to Holy Cave. While reviewing the arrangements, the DC directed officials to ensure better planning and coordination among the departments at all levels besides early execution of all development works for the smooth conduct of Yatra. He exhorted for maintaining sanitation and cleanliness and sufficient public convenience/toilets at base camp Baltal and other halting places of Yatries en route to the Holy Cave, efficient drainage system with well laid paths besides ensuring adequate water supply and restoration of 24x7 power supplies along the route to Holy cave. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Baba, DySP HQ, SDM Kangan, ACD, CEO SDA, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, PDD and I&FC and other officers of line departments attended the meeting.