Ahead of the ensuing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, the Deputy Commissioner Anantnag (Yatra Officer Pahalgam Axis), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat and Senior Superintendent of Police, Amod Ashok Nagpure, today held a joint meeting at the Meeting Hall, Pahalgam Club.
The crucial meeting focused to strengthen the liasioning and coordination among civil administration, police and security forces and to review and finalise the arrangements made by the concerned departments for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
CEO PDA, Additional Deputy Commissioner, SDMs, ACD, SEs Jal Shakti and KPDCL, CMO, CAHO, ALC, AD FCS&CA, ARTO, DSWO, Exens, officials from Traffic Police, SDRF, F&ES, ULBs besides representatives from telecom service providers and other concerned officials attended the meeting.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding various arrangements for the upcoming Yatra, including security arrangements, track inspection and action on vulnerable spots, healthcare facilities, water supply, sanitation, toilet facilities, electricity supply, telecom connectivity, transport arrangements, RFID registration, pony and pithu services, labour availability, tentage arrangements, Fire & Emergency Services, SDRF deployment, disaster response mechanism and other essential facilities.
Briefing about the security measures, the SSP urged the officials to work in close coordination with deployed units of JK Police and other agencies on routes, at camps and other critical locations along Pahalgam Axis. He also underscored the importance of synergy between concerned agencies to mount effective disaster response, ensuring safety and protection of the pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed upon all concerned departments to ensure close coordination and timely completion of all necessary arrangements for providing a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage experience to the devotees. He directed the officers to remain proactive and ensure effective monitoring of all arrangements at the Yatra locations.
While reviewing the tentage arrangements, the Deputy Commissioner directed that tents should be placed at appropriate and safe locations after proper assessment of the area, keeping in view the risks of flash floods, fire incidents and other natural hazards. He emphasized the need for adequate safety measures, proper drainage, emergency access and regular inspection of all camping areas.
The Deputy Commissioner also stressed upon strengthening the disaster management preparedness and directed the concerned agencies to ensure availability of required manpower, equipment and response teams for handling any emergency situation during the Yatra period.
Instructions were issued for effective crowd and traffic management as well as optimum utilisation of parking spaces. Key directives were issued to ensure proper sanitation, collection and segregation of waste including the medical waste and monitoring of the sanitation teams.
Health department was asked to keep adequate number of ambulances and oxygen cylinders available for prompt relief in high altitude besides fully equipping the deployed teams so they are in a ready state of response. Further, the BRO was directed to install barricades and reflectors in accident prone areas especially on Khanabal to Pahalgam road.
PDD was asked to immediately undertake risk analysis of all critical amenities and installations to avoid any hazard. At conclusion the DC directed all departments to have back up and contingency plans, ensuring swift mobilisation of manpower and resources.
He reiterated that all departments must work in close synergy and ensure that all necessary facilities and services are provided to the pilgrims for smooth and successful conduct of SANJY-2026.