LG interacts with civil society members ahead of Amarnath Yatra

CM Omar Abdullah was also present in the meeting.

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 28 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with prominent members of civil society at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) Srinagar to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra and gather valuable feedback.
The high-level interaction was also attended by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The meeting saw active participation from a broad cross-section of society, including representatives from the transport, trade, tourism, and religious organizations. The objective was to foster coordination, ensure public participation, and fine-tune arrangements for the smooth and secure conduct of the Yatra.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, LG Manoj Sinha said, “Today, I invited civil society members, religious leaders, business traders, and MLAs for the meeting. For the past four years, we have been holding such interactions ahead of the Amarnath Ji Yatra. All stakeholders have once again assured of their full support to the administration for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.”
LG Sinha emphasized the collective responsibility in ensuring that the annual pilgrimage remains peaceful, well-managed, and spiritually fulfilling for the lakhs of pilgrims who will undertake the arduous journey to the holy cave shrine in South Kashmir.
“With the blessings of Baba Amarnath and the substantial improvements in essential services and infrastructure, this year’s Yatra promises to be spiritually enriching and a step forward in showcasing Jammu and Kashmir’s readiness for hosting large-scale religious events,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He acknowledged the tireless efforts of the Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board, civil administration, police, and central security forces in putting in place a multi-layered security grid, medical support, logistics, and facilities for the pilgrims.
LG Sinha welcomed suggestions from civil society participants and stakeholders during the meeting, promising their feedback would be considered for fine-tuning on-ground arrangements.
Key officials who attended the meeting included Principal Secretary to LG Mandeep K. Bhandari, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Special DG Police SJM Geelani, and other senior civil and police officers.
(STC)