Easy 'darshan' for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims is priority of Modi govt: Amit Shah
New Delhi [India], May 17: It is the priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government that pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra should have easy 'darshan' and should not face any problems, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on May 17.
Shah's remarks came while he was reviewing preparations for Amarnath Yatra at a high-level meeting at the Home Ministry office in the national capital.
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Home Minister held two back-to-back marathon meetings regarding security and essential facilities for pilgrims.
"Amit Shah said that it is the priority of the Modi Government that pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra should have easy Darshan and they should not face any problems," a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) mentions.
Instructions have been given to make adequate arrangements for all necessary facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, communication and health of Amarnath pilgrims, it further says.
According to the statement, "This is the first yatra after the Covid-19 pandemic and due to the high altitude, adequate arrangements will have to be made for pilgrims who have any health-related problems."
Along with ensuring adequate number of oxygen cylinders, the statement says, adequate medical beds at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet and deployment of ambulances and helicopters to deal with any emergency medical situation will also be provided for the ease of pilgrims.
"All categories of transport services should be increased during the Amarnath Yatra for the convenience of passengers," mentions the statement.
Meanwhile, online registration for Amarnath Yatra 2022 has started from April 11 and the Home Ministry has already sanctioned nearly 50 companies of CAPF for the purpose of providing security during the pilgrimage as Jammu and Kashmir is expecting nearly five lakh pilgrims visiting the Amarnath cave shrine this year.
While online registration has already begun, the pilgrimage is scheduled to be held for 43 days between June 30 and August 11.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government had cancelled the annual Amarnath pilgrimage due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation in 2020 and 2021 after a discussion with Amarnathji Shrine Board members.
-PTC News
