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Home Minister Amit Shah reviews preparations for Amarnath Yatra at high level meeting

Home Minister Amit Shah has said that it is government's priority that the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra should have hassle-free darshan without facing any problems. Mr Shah today reviewed the preparations for Amarnath Yatra at a high level meeting in New Delhi. He also directed that arrangements should be made for all essential facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, communication and health of the Amarnath yatris.<br />''<br />''The Minister said, this is the first journey after the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that number of mobile towers should be increased on the Yatra route for better communication and dissemination of information. Mr Shah instructed deployment of equipment to open the route immediately in case of landslides. <br />''<br />''He also directed to ensure that there should be adequate number of oxygen cylinders, medical beds, ambulances and helicopters to deal with any emergency medical situations. He said that all types of transport services should be increased during the Amarnath Yatra for the convenience of yatris.<br />''<br />''The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said, for the first time every Amarnath Yatri will be given a Radio frequency identification, RFID card and will be insured for five lakh rupees. A tent city, WiFi hotspots and proper lighting will be arranged on the yatra's travel route. He said, along with this, online live Darshan of Baba Barfani, live telecast of the morning and evening aarti at the holy Amarnath Cave and religious and cultural programs will be organized at the Base Camp.<br />

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