Governor for effective coordination to ensure smooth conduct of Amarnathji Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 22: On the concluding day of the 4 day Orientation and Training Programme organized by the Chief Executive Officer for all the Civil and Police Officers who have been appointed as Camp Directors to supervise Yatra Camps located at Nunwan, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, Panjtarni,  Sangam Down, Lower Holy Cave, Holy Cave,  Brari Marg, Domel and Baltal, Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), had an extensive interactive session with the 23 State Civil and Police officers who have been appointed as Camp Directors, Additional Camp Directors and Deputy Camp Directors to manage the Yatra Camps in the entire Shrine area.
The Governor spoke about the important issues regarding Yatra management and urged the officers to remain alert and prompt in dealing with any exigency, particularly in dealing with various categories of medical emergencies. He advised the officers to personally inspect each and every arrangement which is being made at the camp placed under their charge and on the tracks falling within their jurisdiction. He directed them to particularly look after every aspect and convenience of the pilgrims, devoting particular attention to supply of safe drinking water, illumination and power, and the provision of satisfactory round the clock medical care facilities.
The Governor exhorted the officers to maintain effective coordination with the Civil, J&K Police, Central Police, Army, Air Force, Fire Services, Heli-Operators and with all the concerned State Government departments and agencies for ensuring the smooth conduct of the Yatra. He also directed them to ensure enforcement of all prescribed regulations to secure the safety and security of the pilgrims, particularly if adverse weather conditions developed. Also, no plastic materials must be allowed to be used anywhere in the Yatra area.
The Governor advised the officers to record their observations and suggestions during the entire Yatra period so that the feedback furnished by them could be used for the progressive betterment of the Yatra.
P K Tripathi, CEO, informed the Governor that  in the past 4 days, the Camp Directors and Additional Camp Directors had been briefed on all important aspects of their roles and responsibilities for Yatra 2016 and that all of them will leave tomorrow and be in their Camps by June 23, 2016 evening.
The Governor urged the Camp Directors to maintain round the clock contact with the Shrine Board Control Room and with the other camps to ensure that any arising problem is dealt-with without any delay whatsoever.

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