Commissioner Secretary Tourism Rigzian Sampheal Monday visited Baltal base camp to take the stock of the preparations and the facilities put in place for the smooth conduct of annual Amarnath Yatra via Sonmarg route.
Deputy Director M&W Zahoor Ahmad, Sonmarg DevelopmentAuthority Exen Syed Altaf, Tourist Officer Sonmarg besides representatives fromBSNL, R&B, PDD departments accompanied him during the visit. He inspected the shelter sheds and publicconveniences set up for the pilgrims. He was informed that 30 sheds have beenset up for the Yatris on the Pahalgam – Chandanwari – Holy Cave – Baltal –Sonmarg track for their smooth yatra.
He directed the officials to ensure all arrangements andlogistics are put in place well in time before the commencement of the Yatra.
Commissioner Secretary who is also the nodal officer for theAmarnath Yatra inspected the various others spots identified for theconstruction of other wayside facilities, cafeterias at on Srinagar – Sonmargroad.