Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Aug 9: For improving services for the pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Ramesh Kumar, CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, today inaugurated Verification Kiosk integrated with Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) based tracking to ensure that no illegal/unauthorised mule/ Pithus and Palkiwalas operates on the track leading to the shrine.
This system improves verification of genuine operators and also in monitoring the movement of the Ponies, Pithus and Palkis but also strengthening overall security measures. It will also be of immense support in case of any emergency situations to provide real-time assistance to the Shrine and local administration.
The Verification Kiosks are integrated with the smart card readers which connect to MIS server for personal identification and credentials like biometric information, contact number, registration number including last transaction and movement status of service provider. The system is capable to check the movement of registered Pony, Pithus and Palkis walas for real time tracking with robust MIS reporting. With the installation of Verification Kiosks, a stringent check shall be made on Ponies, Pithus and Palkis walas.
Earlier, CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board reviewed the performance / functioning of M/s G-Max IT Service, managing RFID project at a meeting held at Central Office, Katra. During the meeting, a detailed presentation / overview of RFID project was given by the representative of G-Max and several important decisions were taken for further extending better facilities to the pilgrims on the 13 km long yatra route. CEO directed to review existing SOP of RFID, ensure 100 percent COVID vaccination of service providers. Besides, CEO directed to organize medical checkup camp in association with Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services J&K and reputed NGOs working for welfare of equines. He also directed to construct some additional water points for equines enroute Katra to Bhawan.
Ramesh Kumar emphasised to boost the Pilgrim Grievances Redressal System by installation of suggestion and complaint boxes enroute Katra to Bhawan for facilitation of less tech savvy pilgrims.
The meeting was attended by Vivek Verma, Addl CEO, Asstt Conservator of Forest, SMVDSB, Block Medical Officer, Katra, Tehsildar, Katra, Veterinary Surgeon, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services J&K, other concerned officers of the Shrine Board and representatives of the M/s G-Max IT Service.
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