At the conclusion of the 3 day Orientation-cum -Training Programme organized for them by the CEO, Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) held an extensive interaction today with senior Civil and Police officers who have been appointed as Camp Directors, Additional Camp Directors and Deputy Camp Directors to supervise the functioning of Camps located in the Yatra area. He advised them to work in close coordination with the District, Civil and Police Authorities and with all concerned State Government Departments to ensure smooth conduct of the forthcoming Yatra. These officers will man theYatra Camps located at Nunwan, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, Panjtarni, Sangam, Lower Holy Cave, Holy Cave, Brarimarg, Domel, Baltal and Neelgrath. Governor advised the officers to carefully understand their duties and responsibilities and ensure strict enforcement of all prescribed regulations to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, especially in the event of any adverse weather conditions.
He emphasized that there should be strict enforcement of Access Control at Chandanwari and Domel Gates, so that no Yatri without a valid Registration is allowed to cross the Control Gates at Chandanwari and Domel. The Governor directed the officers to provide all required assistance to the pilgrims and enable them to complete their journeys without facing any avoidable difficulty.CEO SASB, Mr. Umang Narula, informed the Governor that during the three day training programme the Camp Directors, Additional Camp Directors and Deputy Camp Directors were briefed on all important aspects of their roles and responsibilities for Yatra 2017. This was done in discussion sessions with ADGP, Security; IGP, Kashmir; Secretary Tourism; Director Health Services, Kashmir; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; officers of BSF and CRPF, India Meteorological Department, District Administration of Ganderbal and Anantnag and the Army.Mr. Narula, CEO, SASB; Mr. Jitendra K. Singh, Additional CEO, SASB; Mr. Verinder Slathia, Mr. Parshotam Kumar Sharma, Dy. CEOs; Mr. R.K Pandita, GM(Works) and Mr. Jalid Riyaz Banday, GM (Sanitation), Yatra Camps were among those present on the occasion.