Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, July 22: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav today visited Paddar to assess the arrangements for the Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2023, scheduled to commence from 25th July.
Accompanied by several officials, he also inspected the ongoing construction works in Sub-Division Paddar.
SDM Paddar, Arun Kumar Badyal; DDC Member Paddar, Hari Krishan Chauhan; Tehsildar Paddar Satish Rana; BDO Paddar, Sanjeev Kotwal; XEN PWD R&B, Ravinder Kumar; SDPO Paddar, Manoj Kumar; SHO Paddar Vikram Parihar; AEE JPDCL Sudhir Sharma; AEE PWD Aijaz Ahmed Gagroo and Concerned Engineer’s of PWD R&B accompanied the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar.
The primary objective of DC’s visit was to review the preparations made by the concerned authorities for the seamless conduct of the Shri Machail Mata Yatra.
During his visit, he inspected the ongoing construction work of Yatri Bhawan, Sapphire Guest House and Mushroom Tents in Gulabgarh Paddar. He directed the authorities to work in double shifts and prioritize making the facilities available for pilgrims well before the start of the yatra.
Emphasizing the administration’s commitment to provide adequate facilities to the devotees, Dr. Yadav stressed on making adequate provision of healthcare, sanitation, water, electricity, langar points, accommodation, and security arrangements throughout the Shri Machail Mata Yatra. He urged all concerned departments to diligently adhere to the prescribed guidelines to ensure a seamless and enjoyable pilgrimage experience for the devotees.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner, SSP, SDPO, Tehsildar Atholi, SHO, and other District Administration Officers participated in the “Annual Paddar Cultural Festival” organized by the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Society at Gulabgarh Gompa.
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