Tahir Mushtaq
JAMMU, May 7: Amid the warning of some organizations opposing the reduction of the yatra period, administration is giving final shape to its plans for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath pilgrimage to high Himalayas.
Officials said last minute checks are being made of different facilities created for the pilgrims who will visit Jammu and Kashmir during the upcoming summer months. To deal with any security issue additional security forces have been brought in the state.
It is important to mention here that registration will start from May 10 at 149 J&K bank branches across the country including 121 branches in the state, 24 branches of YES Bank and 4 branches of District Cooperative Banks will also give registration slips.
The J&K braches in Jammu includes J&K Bank Bakshi Nagar, Gandhi and Tourist Reception Centre, whereas in Srinagar the branches comprises Air Cargo, Dal Gate, Amira Kadal, Karan Nagar and Bazar Batamoloo besides this, the branches in Kathua, Poonch, Pul Doda, Rajouri, Ramban and Udhampur also provide registration facility for the pilgrims.
The concerning banks are also busy in making all the arrangements for the smooth working during registration time.
“We are making all such preparations including stalls of drinking water, tea besides police security which is needed during registration days” said Ravi Sharma Manager incharge of J&K Bank Gandhi Nagar.
The board has also take decision that this year’s Yatra shall commence simultaneously, along Baltal and Chandanwari routes, on June 29 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan, on August 13.
At the same time there are apprehension that some of the religious and political parties may start agitation against the decision of the board to reduce the yatra period. State president Shri Ram Sena (SRS) Rajiv Mahajan said that government should not reduce 15 days from yatra, as it will hurt the sentiments of the Hindus across the world.
“The Governor and Chief Minister of the state are only making Geelani happy and neglecting the aspirations of others”, Mahajan added.
When contacted Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Pawan Kotwal said that the department are making all such arrangements which are required for the smooth functioning of yatra.
Kotwal further said that all the concerning departments are in process to provide their best this year also.
He also said that the department arranging all the things needed for yatra like medical aid, food facility and security arrangements.
JAMMU, May 7: Amid the warning of some organizations opposing the reduction of the yatra period, administration is giving final shape to its plans for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath pilgrimage to high Himalayas.
Officials said last minute checks are being made of different facilities created for the pilgrims who will visit Jammu and Kashmir during the upcoming summer months. To deal with any security issue additional security forces have been brought in the state.
It is important to mention here that registration will start from May 10 at 149 J&K bank branches across the country including 121 branches in the state, 24 branches of YES Bank and 4 branches of District Cooperative Banks will also give registration slips.
The J&K braches in Jammu includes J&K Bank Bakshi Nagar, Gandhi and Tourist Reception Centre, whereas in Srinagar the branches comprises Air Cargo, Dal Gate, Amira Kadal, Karan Nagar and Bazar Batamoloo besides this, the branches in Kathua, Poonch, Pul Doda, Rajouri, Ramban and Udhampur also provide registration facility for the pilgrims.
The concerning banks are also busy in making all the arrangements for the smooth working during registration time.
“We are making all such preparations including stalls of drinking water, tea besides police security which is needed during registration days” said Ravi Sharma Manager incharge of J&K Bank Gandhi Nagar.
The board has also take decision that this year’s Yatra shall commence simultaneously, along Baltal and Chandanwari routes, on June 29 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan, on August 13.
At the same time there are apprehension that some of the religious and political parties may start agitation against the decision of the board to reduce the yatra period. State president Shri Ram Sena (SRS) Rajiv Mahajan said that government should not reduce 15 days from yatra, as it will hurt the sentiments of the Hindus across the world.
“The Governor and Chief Minister of the state are only making Geelani happy and neglecting the aspirations of others”, Mahajan added.
When contacted Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Pawan Kotwal said that the department are making all such arrangements which are required for the smooth functioning of yatra.
Kotwal further said that all the concerning departments are in process to provide their best this year also.
He also said that the department arranging all the things needed for yatra like medical aid, food facility and security arrangements.
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