JK Governor reviews Amarnath yatra route

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today conducted an aerial survey of the entire Amarnath yatra route to review the preparedness for the upcoming annual yatra to the 3,880 metre high holy cave in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Navin K Choudhary, Vohra undertook the aerial survey of the entire yatra area including the holy cave, Panjtarni, Mahagunus toip, Sheshnag and Chandwanri, an official spokesman said.
The Governor, who is also the chairman of the SASB, reviewed the deposition of snow and asked the CEO to co-ordinate the efforts to ensure snow clearance at the earliest.

The Governor also asked Choudhary to ensure close co-ordination with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to resolve any issue arising while making yatra arrangements.
Later, the Governor visited the Yatra Base Camps at Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag districts and inspected the ongoing construction work of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
Vohra also inspected the treatment blocks being constructed for the treatment of wastes from the Langars.

He also directed that all the toilets, at every Camp location, should be connected to proper waste disposal systems and foolproof arrangements should be made for maintaining cleanliness of toilet facilities.
The Governor directed the CEOs of Pahalgam Development Authority and Sonamarg Development Authority to make effective arrangements for the daily collection and dumping of garbage.

Vohra was told that considering the heavy rush during entire summer due to the yatra and the tourist season, a Project Report for the identification and development of suitable garbage disposal sites near Pahalgam and Sonamarg has been prepared and the necessary clearance in this regard is being obtained.