Principal Secretary Home ShaleenKabra Monday chaired a meeting to review arrangements being put in place for AmarnathYatra 2019.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner JammuSanjeevVerma, IGP M K Sinha, IG Traffic, Alok Kumar, IG CRPF, A V Chauhan,Deputy Commissioner, Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Samba,SushmaChouhan, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, PiyushSingla and seniorfunctionaries of concerned departments. The Deputy Commissioner Ramban attendedthe meeting through video conferencing, an official handout said.
The Div Com gave detailed presentation on arrangements beingput in place by different departments to ensure smooth conduct of ShriAmarnahYatra 2019.
It was informed that the yatra will commence on 1st June2019 which will continue for 46 days and culminate on 15th July 2019.
He also apprised about the number of SRTC buses madeavailable, number of halting points set up in Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udhampurand Ramban districts, number of Langersenroute, Shelter Sheds, accommodationfor pilgrims and other related arrangements.
IG Traffic briefed the meeting on status of NH and informedabout the traffic plan formulated for smooth conduct of Yatra.
It was informed that the vulnerable landslide points havebeen identified so that preventive measures could be taken up besides adequatemen and machinery has been pressed into service for improving and maintenanceof national highway from Nashri tunnel towards Banihal by NHAI and otherconcerned agencies.
IGP Jammu informed the meeting about the securityarrangements being put in place for smooth and peaceful conduct of the annualYatra.