CTTIK appeals LG for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra bulletin

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Sept 1: A meeting of the office bearers and executive members of the Chamber of Tourism Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) was held under the chairmanship of its President, Raj Kumar Padha to deliberate upon various important issues concerning the smooth facilitation and better management of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra.

The CTTIK members expressed serious concern over the increasing circulation of misinformation and unverified content regarding the status of the Vaishno Devi Yatra and various facilities available to pilgrims, particularly through reels and other social media platforms. It was observed that many prospective pilgrims tend to believe such unverified information which often creates unnecessary confusion and in some cases leads them to cancel or postpone their planned visit to Katra. The members felt that the circulation of such misleading content not only adversely affects the local tourism and business ecosystem but also does a disservice to the religious sentiments and faith of millions of devotees.

In view of this, CTTIK made an earnest appeal to the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to consider initiating a daily official Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Bulletin providing updated and authentic information regarding the current status of the Yatra, weather conditions, route accessibility, pilgrim movement, accommodation and transport facilities, health and emergency services, advisories and other important arrangements made for devotees.