Jammu (NVI): The Amarnath Yatra would commence from June 23 this year from the day of the Jagan Nath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
GC Murmu, Lieutenant Governor presided over the 37th Board Meeting held at Raj Bhavan, where the details about the 42-day long Yatra were discussed along with the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Committee laid down the duration and schedule of future Yatras keeping in view the safety and security of pilgrims.
The Board noted the steps taken by CEO for the registration of pilgrims through 442 designated branches of Punjab National Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank and YES Bank, located in 32 States and UTs, and directed him to take all the required steps to commence advanced registration of pilgrims from April 1, 2020.
Considering the success of Pilot Project of Online Registration of limited number of intending Yatris in 2019, the Board decided to increase the quota of online registration.
The Board further directed for wide publicity through the electronic and print media, informing the Yatris to timely secure the prescribed Compulsory Health Certificates issued by the doctors or hospitals nominated by their home States or UTs and only thereafter proceed to seek advance registration from the nearest located designated Bank which would issue the pilgrim a Yatra Permit valid for the specified date and route.
The Board directed the CEO to take timely steps for ensuring uninterrupted telecom connectivity in the Yatra area. Appreciating the important services rendered by the Langar Organizations, the Board looked forward to their continued support during the ensuing Yatra.
Instructions were also issued to ensure that the Yatra routes and camps remain plastic free.
Bipul Pathak, Chief Executive Officer; Anup Kumar Soni, Additional Chief Executive Officer; and other senior officers of the Shrine Board also attended the meeting.
