The District Development Commissioner Ganderbal today chaired a meeting to review arrangements being made for upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2016.During the meeting threadbare discussions were held for establishment of medical camps, sanitation, availability of essential commodities, traffic management, drinking water facilities, power supply, telecommunication, and repairs of roads enroute to the Holy Cave.The DDC directed all the officers to strictly follow timeline for completion of works that have been undertaken along the Yatra route.The Deputy Commissioner called upon the officers to take appropriate measures well in advance to ensure smooth conduct of this annual event. He stressed the need for a close coordination between various agencies.
The officers from all concerned departments apprised the DDC about the progress of works going on for the smooth conduct of ensuing Yatra-2016 via Baltal route. It was informed that most of the works have been completed and men and machinery deployed is working day and night to make the Yatra-2016 successful.The DDC was also apprised that registration of ponies and laborers including pony walas, pithoo walas, Dandi walas is going on.During the meeting the District Development Commissioner directed for installing sign boards regarding Yatra 2016 at different locations for facilitation of the Yatries. He also directed for repairs of roads/tracks enroute to the Holy Cave.Among others, ADC Ganderbal, ACR Ganderbal, CPO Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, ASP Ganderbal, Executive Engineers of all concerned departments, Tehsildars and other district officers were present in the meeting.