SRINAGAR (NVI): A high-level meeting of Kashmir administrative officials was held here to review arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of the ensuing Amarnath Yatra 2020.
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan convened the meeting and directed the Anantnag district administration to conduct a joint survey with DIG CRPF and SSP of Walnut factory to find out whether the capacity, which is presently 700 persons, can be increased to accommodate more yatris (pilgrims).
The team will also inspect FCI area at Mir Bazar for additional transit camp, in which 1500 yatris will be accommodated.
The Kashmir DC also directed district administration and other concerned officers to construct 20 additional toilet blocks with washrooms, macadamize inner roads, repair drainages, install backup generators & additional Public Address Systems and develop other basic amenities in the transit camps.
During the meeting, it was informed that Pahalgam Development Authority has submitted a proposal of Rs 30 lakh for tabular fencing at Nunwan base camp. The PDA was asked to ensure all basic amenities at Nunwan base camp besides installing 10 CCTV cameras in and around the location.
