Amarnath Yatra contributed immensely to J&K’s composite culture: LG Sinha

jj correspondent

Srinagar, July 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Amarnath Yatra has contributed immensely to the composite culture of Jammu and Kashmir during the last several centuries.
“Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has contributed immensely to our composite culture in the last several centuries. The annual pilgrimage provides a perfect opportunity to showcase J&K’s priceless culture and historic transformation,” the Lt Governor said during his visit to the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps in south Kashmir.
The Lt Governor took stock of the arrangements and directed the departments concerned to take every possible measure to make the Yatra smooth, safe and hassle-free for devotees.
The Lt Governor also interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, and the administrative and security officials deputed for the Yatra.
The Lt Governor said, “the annual pilgrimage brings people from different walks of life and states together at one place. It is not only a symbol of brotherhood of humankind but also shows the path to spiritual salvation and inspires all to embrace equality, compassion and humanism”.
“World’s eyes are on J&K, as we celebrate the annual yatra. All the concerned authorities should work together to give a warm welcome and memorable experience to the pilgrims,” the Lt Governor said.
He instructed the officers to explore all the possibilities to further improve the traffic management and to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims through the checkpoints.
The Lt Governor also took appraisal of various services like lodging, Langar, power and water supply, sanitation, health and other facilities to the pilgrims.
Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag briefed the Lt Governor on the day-wise status of the Yatris arriving at the Base Camp.
The Lt Governor was accompanied by Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, CEO, Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board, Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Revenue Department and other senior officers of District Administration, SASB, Police and Army. UNI