Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is also chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Tuesday reviewed the functioning of the Control Room set up in the office of additional chief executive officer of the Shrine Board which will serve as a helpline for Yatris undertaking the forthcoming pilgrimage.
Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board, UmangNarula,informed that the Helpline will function from 9.30 am to 6 pm on all workingdays from 12 June 2018 to 28 June 2019. It shall function round the clock from29 June 2019 onwards on all days till the conclusion of the Yatra.
Narula stated that any person seeking information orassistance in regard to the forthcoming Yatra, can call on 14464, a short codetelephone number introduced this year; or 0194-2313146 or e-mail atsasbjk2001@gmail.com to enquire about any matter relating to the Yatraarrangements in addition to the general facilities available on the officialwebsite of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board www.shriamarnathjishrine.com.
Narula further briefed the Governor that the Shrine Boardhas procured Group Accidental Insurance Policy with a cover of Rs 3 lakh forthree lakh Yatris, 33000 Service Providers including Ponywallas, Pithoos,Dandiwallas, Tentwallas, LangarSevadars and with a cover of Rs 30,000 for Rs11,500 Ponies. Only registered Yatris / Ponies shall be covered under this policy.
He further informed that health care facilities withnecessary equipment are being set up at an average distance of 2 Km on both theyatra routes.
Cautioning the intending Yatris against undertaking thisarduous Yatra without securing a Yatra Permit, CEO stressed that, for ensuringeffective security arrangements along the difficult tracks, only those Yatriswho are in possession of a Yatra Permit which is valid for a specific date androute will be allowed to proceed beyond the Base Camps, and Access ControlGates at Domel and Chandanwari.
The CEO appealed all intending Yatris to early complete thenecessary formalities for advance registration and timely obtain a Yatra Permitin their own interest, so that they do not face any inconvenience on the dateof their Yatra. Keeping in view the tough walk on the tracks, children below 13years and elderly persons above 75 years and pregnant lady with six weekspregnancy shall not be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage.Governor directed Addl. CEO to ensure that allenquiries or complaints from the pilgrims are dealt with and answeredpreferably on the same day, without any exception.