Amarnath Yatris Now Brand Ambassadors Of J-K: LG Sinha

Sinha🎐 made these remarks after visiting the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps – on the Pahalgam route of the annual pilgrimage – in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. At the Nunwan base camp, the Lt Governor interact𝓰ed with some pilgrims and reviewed the arrangements for queue management.

In a review meeting held with senior officers at the base camp, he discussed measures taken for comfortable stay, food, healthcare, connectivity, sanitation, water and otherꦺ facilities for the pilgrims, in case of bad weather.

Sinha was briefed that the camp directors are holding regular meetings with ser🥃vice providers, stakeholders and additional lanes have been added at check-points. He observed that the administration is sensitive to the needs of pilgrims, responsive and has ensured better arrangements for hassle-free pilgrimage.

"I am extremely proud of the entire tea🐟m, Shrine Board, J&K Police, CAPFs, ඣArmy, BRO, NDRF, SDRF, Mountain Rescue Teams, service providers and citizens, for commendable work and ensuring smooth conduct of the yatra. Through our solidarity, resolve and preparation, we'll overcome any future challenges," the Lt Governor said.

"Pilgrims from across the country and abroad are now the brand ambassadors of J-K. The economic activities associated with spiritual pilgrimage generate livelihood for the locals and spur tourist influx to the UT,"💛🌠; he said.

The meeting also discussed the deployment of security and police personnel, doctors, medical staff, rescue teams, and the steps taken to facilitate the smooth movement of p𝓀ilgrims.

During his visit to the Chandanwari base camp, Sinha interacted with the p♔ilgrims, sanitation workers and service pro🎃viders, and also took stock of the arrangements.

More than three lakh pilgrims have so far visited the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The yatra, which co𒁃mmenced on July 1, will culm💧inate on August 31.