JAMMU: Registration process for this year’s Amarnath Yatra will commence from March 1.
The yatra will begin from June 28 and last upto August 10. “The process of registering Yatris for this year’s Shri Amarnath Yatra shall commence on March 1 simultaneously for both the Baltal and Chandanwari routes, through 425 designated Bank Branches,” official spokesperson here said. He said the various decisions related to yatra were taken today in a review meeting held here under the Chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra. The members of the Board decided the registration process should start even earlier for 2014 Amarnath Yatra as to 2013 which started on March 18.
“It is essential for the applicants to register themselves at registration counters located across the country through 425 designated branches of J&K Bank, YES Bank, and Punjab National Bank spread across different States/ UTs,” Navin K Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer said.
Mr Choudhary said the complete details of all the registration centres are available on the Board’s website, www.shriamarnathjishrine.com.
“This year’s Yatra shall commence simultaneously, along both the Baltal and the Chandanwari routes, on June 28 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan, August 10,” he added. He further said it is mandatory for an applicant to submit a Compulsory Health certificate while seeking registration for Yatra.
The format of the Compulsory Health Certificate has been circulated by the Union Health Ministry and the J&K State Health Department to all States/ UTs and is also available on the website.
(AGENCIES)
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