To enable pilgrims intending to undertake Amarnath Yatra, Amarnath Shrine Board has introduced a new mobile based application for Yatris. The app is designed and developed by National E-Governance Division (NeGD) of Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeITY).
The spokesperson of the Shrine Board informed that the Appprovides important information for Yatris to facilitate planning their Yatra,facilities available in Shrine area, weather forecast, how to reach, Dos & Don’ts,health advisory, information and tips, general enquiry, links for online heliticket booking etc. Other than this, theapp incorporates special features of SOS call alert system, Live tracking ofyatris, push notification etc. Yatris may Login into the app through theirYatra Permit Form no. and may allow the app to access the device location forenabling their live tracking. This feature will help the Shrine Board to locatethe Yatris using this app.
He further informed that the Yatris can download this appfrom Google Play store where it is available by name “Shri Amarnathji Yatra” ,Meity, Government of India; as the app is uploaded through official handle ofMeITY, GOI. Yatris can also download the app through the linkhttp://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncog.shriamarnath&hl=IT.