LG REVIEWS YATRA ARRANGEMENTS
Safety, seamless pilgrimage top priority: LG Sinha
08/07/2026
SRINAGAR, Jul 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and directed officials to ensure proper registration, assistance and seamless facilities for pilgrims undertaking the annual pilgrimage.
Chairing a high-level meeting, the Lieutenant Governor was informed that more than 1.13 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department Ashwani Kumar, Principal Secretary, Home Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, and other senior officers.
Sinha directed senior officials to ensure that pilgrims are properly registered and provided timely assistance at all stages of the pilgrimage.
"Our goal is to make this pilgrimage a truly memorable experience for everyone and ensure that devotees have access to the best possible amenities. Safety, security and hassle-free darshan of Baba Barfani must remain our top priority," he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra represents India's enduring civilisational heritage and is an integral part of the country's spiritual and cultural identity.
He urged all stakeholders to work in close coordination to ensure the smooth, safe and successful conduct of the Yatra and to make this year's pilgrimage a benchmark for spiritual tourism.
Sinha also appealed to pilgrims to experience the region's traditional hospitality and support local artisans by purchasing local handicrafts and other products.
"By supporting and promoting local products, we can ensure that the pilgrimage becomes not only a profound spiritual experience but also a meaningful celebration of the local economy, culture and heritage," he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the functioning of the 24x7 Control Room established by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board at Lok Bhavan for monitoring the Yatra.
He took stock of arrangements along both pilgrimage routes, including deployment of security personnel, functioning of langars, queue management systems at various locations and facilities at the holy cave shrine.
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