Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, July 6: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch Rahul Yadav today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the smooth conduct of upcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra.
The meeting was attended by SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral, SDM Surankote, Tehsildars, religious heads, and all concerned district officers. Members of civil society appraised the DDC about the requirement for the upcoming Yatra.
During the meeting, threadbare discussions were held to put in place the available resources and providing sheds, toilets, ambulance, water, light and other services to the yatris reaching for Budha Amarnath Yatra.
The DDC directed the Xen PHE to arrange sufficient drinking water supply along with water tankers round the clock at the langer sites whereas PDD was directed to arrange power supply.
The concerned Police officers and langer organizations were instructed to act promptly for avoiding any traffic jam in the area which may cause discomfort to the pilgrims. DDC further directed various langer organizations to follow the standard operating procedures to ensure smooth service in langer areas.
DDC directed CMO Poonch to install a medical camp during the yatra and also arrange an ambulance.
SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral assured that adequate security arrangements have been made and also informed the chair about regulation of traffic during Yatra. He also called upon all the departments to maintain close coordination with Yatra control room for providing timely services to the Yatris.