Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited transit camp Pantha Chowk to review arrangements put in place for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
The Divisional Commissioner inspected all arrangements whichinclude quality food in langers, storage of essential commodities, availabilityof Doctors along paramedical staff, medicines and ambulances, comfortablebedding, Bio-Toilets, 24×7 control room, erection of more sheds, disastermanagement, Traffic plan, security, magistracy and other necessary facilitiesfor yatra pilgrims in the Transit Camp.
He directed SMC to ensure sanitation in and around thetransit camp and install additional dust bins in the premises.
The Divisional Commissioner directed PDD and PHE Engineersto ensure uninterrupted electricity and clean drinking water to the pilgrims ofthe Patha Chowk Transit Camp.
The Divisional Commissioner asked concerned officers toconduct safety audit of the camp on priority basis which has a capacity ofaccommodating 2000 pilgrims.
Khan also interacted with pilgrims and inquired thefacilities being provided by the administration. On the occasion, he said thatthe government is committed to provide quality, round the clock and hassle-freefacilities to Amarnath pilgrims.
He reiterated that Amarnath Yatra is a national event andconcerned officers should perform their duties with added zeal, zest and mutualcoordination besides they shall remain alert round the clock to address anykind of issue immediately for the successful conduct of Amarnath Yatra-2019.
Government had also established two more transit camps atHMT and Zakura, in case of exigency. More than a thousand Amarnath Yatris canbe accommodated in these transit camps.