Excelsior Correspondent
Kathua, May 29: District Development Commissioner Kathua, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting of district officers and civil society members to discuss the arrangements for smooth conduct of annual Yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji.
Kumar laid focus on making fool proof security arrangements for which SSP was directed to install special nakas, round the clock patrolling, CCTV installation at langar sites and other vital locations. He also called for installing water coolers at Lakhanpur and other water points on national highway.
Issues ranging from sanitation, supply of LPG cylinder at langar sites, readiness of fire tender and contingency plan in case of eventuality was also discussed in detail.
The DDC also emphasized on making adequate arrangements of sanitation, electricity, lodging and other amenities for the Yatris. He directed the concerned departments to formulate comprehensive plans in advance for providing health, water and accommodation facilities to the pilgrims.
The meeting was informed that sites have been identified in the district for the lodging of yatris with all necessary facilities of drinking water, electricity, toilet and sanitation.
A Coordination Committee was also constituted for keeping a check on quality and rates of eatables in the market. The Committee would also coordinate for maintaining hygienic condition and cleanliness at Langar and accommodation sites.
It was decided that a control room would be established at Lakahnpur to synchronize efforts for providing all basic services to the pilgrims. The meeting further decided to deploy well equipped medical teams at Lakhanpur and langar sites and establishment of facilitation center for the convenience of yatris.
SSP Kathua Suleman Choudhary, DC Excise Rahul Sharma, ADC Kathua Dr Bharat Bhushan, DC Commercial Taxes Puneet Sharma, RTO Kathua Amarjeet Singh and other officers attended the meeting.
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