Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, June 17: District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone today visited Base Camp Nunwan to review arrangements for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Threadbare discussions were held pertaining to establishment of medical camps, sanitation, availability of essentials, traffic management plan, drinking water facilities, telecommunication and repairs of roads enroute to Holy Cave.
Regarding the telecommunication facilities, special Public Call Offices will be established at Mir Bazar, Nunwan, Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Sheeshnag and Panjtarani halting stations besides mobile connectivity will be made available throughout the route leading to Holy Cave.
The District Development Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness in the towns at camping sites besides enroute to Holy Cave.
He directed installing sign boards regarding yatra at different locations for facilitating the yatris and also asked the concerned officers to upload information regarding different utilities on the website of the district administration.
Dr. Lone also asked the officers of JKTDC to ensure adequate accommodation for the employees deployed for yatra well before its commencement.
District Development Commissioner stressed upon the officers to put in arrangements in advance and ensure coordination among the officers for smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag also visited Mattan and inspected the arrangements made at the temple complex for the devotees. He directed the officers to ensure that devotees do not face any sort of inconvenience.
He interacted with the devotees and inquired about the facilities made available for them in and around the shrine.
He directed the Chief Medical Officer, Anantnag to keep available medical and para-medical staff alongwith adequate of medicines for the devotees at the Shrine.
On the occasion, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Anantnag was directed to ensure cleanliness of the whole area in and around the temple.
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