Amarnath Yatra 2025: LG Manoj Sinha Opinions Safety, 581 CAPF Firms, 250 Buses Deployed

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level assembly on Friday at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to evaluate preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, which is scheduled to begin from July 3 to August 9, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. 

The assembly targeted on making certain a protected, easy, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage for devotees.

The assembly included prime officers from the Military, Central Armed Police Forces of Jammu and Kashmir Police, together with DGP Nalin Prabhat, and different administrative officers who emphasised sturdy safety measures, with 581 CAPF firms deployed to safeguard pilgrims. Commonplace Working Procedures (SOPs) have been to be strictly enforced, and proactive measures have been highlighted to counter potential terror threats.

The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) reviewed ongoing infrastructure tasks, together with Yatri Niwas complexes and catastrophe administration services at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra, and Bijbehara. Sinha directed officers to expedite these works to reinforce pilgrim facilities. 

Upgrades embrace wider and safer tracks, with security handrails on susceptible stretches of the Pahalgam route and a brand new alternate route from Chandanwari to Pissutop. Grid-based energy illumination at Panchtarni and the Holy Cave, together with helicopter providers from Srinagar to Neelgrath, have been additionally highlighted.

The Jammu and Kashmir Street Transport Company (JKRTC) will deploy 250 buses, with 100 working each day from Jammu to Pahalgam and Baltal, supported by high-security convoys and 50 backup buses. Services like 100% E-KYC registration, RFID playing cards for monitoring, and digital pre-paid programs for hiring providers have been mentioned to streamline operations. 

Medical assist contains 77 healthcare services, 509 medical beds, 26 oxygen cubicles, and 100-bed hospitals at Chandanwari and Baltal, staffed by 1,238 medical doctors and nurses.

A zero-landfill method for waste disposal was emphasised, with 7,000 sanitation employees and 600 skilled employees engaged to take care of cleanliness. Langar providers and NGO contributions have been reviewed to make sure enough meals and assist for pilgrims.

The assembly lined climate forecasting programs, surveillance, and catastrophe mitigation methods to handle the high-altitude challenges of the three,880-meter cave shrine. Insurance coverage protection for pilgrims, service suppliers, and ponies was additionally mentioned to reinforce security.

Sinha, who not too long ago carried out the ‘Pratham Puja’ on the Amarnath cave to mark the ceremonial begin, urged devotees to take part in massive numbers, assuring foolproof safety and improved services. He mentioned collaborative efforts are achieved by administration, safety forces, and volunteers, emphasizing the pilgrimage’s position in selling unity and non secular heritage.

Over 3.31 lakh pilgrims have registered themselves until now which signifies a big turnout of pilgrims this yr too.