L-G chairs meeting on Amarnath pilgrimage

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the senior officials of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and executing agencies and reviewed the progress for development of disaster management and Yatri Niwas complexes.

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The L-G took appraisal of the works under execution at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra and Bijbehara.

He directed the officials and executing agencies to expedite the ongoing works being carried out at different locations to further improve the facilities for the devotees. He also directed completion of vital infrastructure projects at Baltal and Nunwan base camps before the commencement of the yatra.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, SASB, senior officials of SASB and executive agencies. The Amarnath Yatra this year will begin on July 3 and culminate on August 9.