By Our Special Correspondent
Home Minister Amit Shah has said that it is government's priority that the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra should have hassle-free darshan without facing any problems. Mr Shah reviewed the preparations for Amarnath Yatra at a high-level meeting in New Delhi yesterday. He also directed that arrangements should be made for all essential facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, communication, and health of the Amarnath yatris.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reached Delhi ahead of the meeting while senior officials like director-general of police (Jammu and Kashmir) Dilbagh Singh, Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, additional chief secretary (home) RK Goyal, Special director general CID Rashmi Ranjan Swain, director general of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Union home secretary and other officials are all expected to be part of the meeting. Manoj Sinha met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the meeting and briefed him about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir said, for the first time every Amarnath Yatri will be given a Radio frequency identification, and RFID card and will be insured for five lakh rupees. A tent city, WiFi hotspots, and proper lighting will be arranged on the yatra’s travel route. Information and broadcasting amongst others are likely to join the meeting. It will be a comprehensive review of all aspects of the Yatra," a Central government official said.
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