LG Sinha visits Ganderbal; reviews infrastructure, security measures for Amarnath Yatra
29/06/2026
Srinagar, Jun 28: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra at a meeting at the Baltal base camp of the pilgrimage in Ganderbal district, officials said.
The L-G chaired a review meeting with senior officials and assessed infrastructure, security measures, and overall arrangements to ensure safe and smooth conduct preparations of the Amarnath Yatra 2026, an official spokesman said here.
Sinha directed all stakeholder departments to ensure that all facilities are in place and devotees are welcomed into an environment that is safe, comfortable and well-organised.
"My priority is that every pilgrim can enjoy the spiritual journey and leave with a truly enriching and fulfilling experience. The sacred yatra is a moment of faith, and shared joy. I want the arrangements to reflect that spirit, ensuring that pilgrims are well cared for," he said.
According to officials, the L-G reviewed arrangements with regard to sanitation, evacuation plan, weather forecasting, holding areas for pilgrims, parking facilities, 'langars', transportation, healthcare services, drinking water and power supply, buffer stock of essential commodities, road maintenance, flood mitigation measures, disaster management preparedness, animal husbandry services, registration counters and other essential infrastructure.
Sinha directed police and other security agencies to maintain the highest level of vigilance and ensure robust coordination for security of pilgrims.
Stressing the importance of efficient pilgrim management, the L-G instructed departments concerned to increase the number of on-the-spot registration counters to facilitate quicker registration and minimise waiting time for devotees. The Ganderbal deputy commissioner presented a comprehensive overview of the preparations in view of the annual yatra.
The Ganderbal senior superintendent of police briefed the meeting on the security plan, including deployment of personnel, area domination, surveillance measures, access control, traffic management and emergency response.
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