New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting today in New Delhi to review the security and logistics arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
During the meeting, Amit Shah emphasized the importance of vigilance and the need for sufficient deployment of security personnel for the Yatra. He instructed the security agencies to ensure perfect inter-agency coordination and to establish a well-defined standard operating response mechanism for effective security arrangements. The Home Minister stated, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is committed to ensuring a convenient and hassle-free experience for the devotees while adopting eco-friendly measures in the management of the Shri Amarnath Yatra.” He highlighted that it is the Modi Government’s priority to ensure that devotees can have Holy Darshan with ease and without facing any difficulties.
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has taken significant steps to make the Amarnath Yatra safe and comfortable for the devotees. Last year, more than 4.5 lakh devotees undertook the holy pilgrimage. This year, the Yatra is set to commence on 29th June. The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Yatra, including seamless registration, convoy movement, camping facilities, medical support, upgraded tracks, and the provision of power and water supply along with mobile phone connectivity.
