<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for best-in-class arrangements for Shri Amarnathji pilgrims to improve their overall yatra experience.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG was chairing a preparatory review meeting of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra-2021 at Civil Secretariat, Jammu.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Laying special emphasis on providing best medical facilities to the pilgrims, the LG passed directions for the increase of Accidental insurance of pilgrims during the Yatra, besides doubling the number of Life saving Ambulances.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The LG directed the officers to explore the possibility of setting up a well-equipped and well-staffed Community Health Centre to handle emergency cases.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He asked the CEO to rope in the governments of neighbouring states to provide services of more doctors and medical paramedics, besides various NGOs that already send doctors and paramedics during the yatra.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The LG directed the concerned officers to improve utilities enroute, besides repair of roads and other infrastructure well in time and to take all requisite measures and involve more NGOs and religious organisations to ensure smooth pilgrimage and proper facilities for the pilgrims.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also stressed on dissemination of informative materials and pamphlets in as many languages as possible, including official languages of the UT to reach out to the wider population.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The LG sought a detailed report on all aspects related to the conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra which included routes to holy cave, terrain, accommodation and tent facilities, medical arrangements, duration of yatra, weather conditions, registration process and langar arrangements.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also enquired about the role of different stakeholders and their active contribution in the conduct of yatra.</span><br />
News On AIR | January 5, 2021 9:10 PM
J&K LG Manoj Sinha calls for best-in-class arrangements for Shri Amarnathji pilgrims