Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 21: A 5-member deputation of the representatives of the Shri Amarnath Barfani Langar Organisation (SABLO) called on N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.
The deputation was led by Vijay Thakur, President, and Rajan Gupta, General Secretary of SABLO.
Interacting with the deputation, the Governor emphasized that the langar service should be ensured for the Yatris at all the identified places till the conclusion of the pilgrimage. He urged the langars to provide food as per the diet chart circulated to them, which takes into account the nutritional requirements of the Yatris, particularly in view of the high altitude and difficult climatic conditions in the Yatra area.
The Governor also stressed the crucial importance of maintaining hygienic conditions in and around all langars, during the entire Yatra period, for protecting the environment of the area.
The SABLO deputation assured the Governor, who is the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, that they will fully regard his direction and devote special attention to maintaining cleanliness in the entire Yatra area, particularly in and around the Langar areas. They also put forward several suggestions for improving the Yatra facilities.
Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor and Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, and Preet Pal Singh, Additional Chief Executive Officer of the Board, attended the meeting.
The deputation comprised Pawan Saboo, Chairman, SABLO, Kapil Kapoor and Rajiv Sikri, its Members.