Div Com (J) inspects arrangements at Yatri Niwas

Jammu: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma Monday visited Yatri Niwas at Bagwati Nagar and inspected arrangements being put in place for comfortable stay of pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2020.
The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by Director Tourism, R K Katoch; Director Health Services, Dr Renu Sharma; Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Tahir Firdous; SSP Jammu, Shridhar Patil; SSP Traffic, Joginder Singh besides senior functionaries of Jal Shakti, JPDCL, PWD, JMC and other concerned officers.
The Divisional Commissioner took a round complex and inspected the halls and other sections. He asked the Director Tourism to immediately start the repairing, maintenance and white wash work of halls, toilets and other blocks of Yatri Niwas. The Director Tourism was also directed to ensure the completion of works well before the start of the Yatra.
He also issued directions to the JPDCL, Jal Shakti to ensure uninterrupted power supply, installations of lights and adequate water supply to the Niwas.
Director Health and other concerned officers were asked to make a comprehensive plan for sampling, testing and quarantine facilities for the devotees as the government has decided to go for sampling of each devotee.