POONCH, July 14:- Deputy Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav (IAS) today reviewed the arrangements for Annual Budha Amarnath Yatra 2019 here at Mandir Complex ,Mandi.
The meeting was attended by DIG Rajouri Vivek Gupta, Addl. SP Adil Hussain, ADC Sheraz Ul Haq, Tehsildar Mandi Javid Ibal, CO Bal Krishan, CDPO Mandi, Xen PHE, AEE PWD, SHO mandi, Agriculture Extension Officer, Harvinder singh, Chief Horticulture Officer, members of Budha Amarnath Yatra Committee and prominent citizens.
During the meeting various issues were discussed which includes security arrangements, adequate power supply, medical and transport facilities, safe drinking water, accommodation and proper sanitation.
The meeting was informed that the yatra will commence on 6th of August with the first batch of yatris leaving for Shri Budha Amarnath and the Yatra will culminate on 16th of August with the departure of ‘chari Mubarakh’ from Shri Dashnami Akhara Poonch.
While addressing the meeting, the DC exhorted upon all concerned Departments and stakeholders of Budha Amarnath Yatra to ensure fullproof arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the yatra.
During the meeting PDD were directed to provide uninterrupted power supply while PHE were asked to arrange water tankers around the clock for yatris.Stressing for providing better sanitation and cleanliness at the langer sites, the DDC asked Municipal authorities to arrange dustbin and temporary toilet facilities and assured that all genuine demands will provide during yatra including Ambulance, medical camp, repair of road.
The concerned Departments informed the meeting that all the facilities for the yatris will be provided by different ‘Sewa Samities’ enroute from Bimar Gali to Budha Amarnath with designated yatra officer.
The meeting was informed that a control room would be setup to assist the pilgrims and to provide sheds.
