Udhampur DC Saloni Rai convened a meeting of officers of different departments and representatives to discuss Amarnath Yatra arrangements
To discuss arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra in Udhampur district, deputy commissioner (DC) Saloni Rai convened a meeting of officers of different departments and representatives in Udhampur on Saturday.
The 52-day Amarnath Yatrawill start on June 29 and conclude on August 19. (HT File)
Detailed deliberation were held on a range of arrangements, including establishment of lodgement centres, setting up of langers, medical facilities, drinking water, electricity, toilets and security arrangements.
Additional deputy commissioner Joginder Singh Jasrotia, assistant commissioner revenue Dr Umesh Shan, chief planning officer Mohd Iqbal, ASP Baljit Singh, ACD Dr Ranjeet Kotwal and other district heads of various departments, besides representatives of Beopar Mandal, Chamber of Commerce, attended the meeting.
The 52-day pilgrimage will start on June 29 and conclude on August 19.
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