- “Amarnath Yatra integral part of lifetime, gives J&K opportunity to showcase it’s rich cultural heritage & warm hospitality”
- “Tremendous enthusiasm among Yatris, J&K People for Amarnath Yatra , everyone contributes to make this sacred Yatra successful”
Srinagar: Participation of Civil Society members and locals are inextricably woven into Amarnath Yatra, said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The Lt Governor was speaking during a programme organized by Civil Society of Kashmir & PHDCCI to welcome Amarnath Yatris, here at SKICC.
Many generations here have assisted in this spiritual journey and Darshan of holy Amarnath cave. Apart from having a spiritual significance, integral part of lifetime, the pilgrimage also gives J&K opportunity to showcase its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, said the Lt Governor
There is tremendous enthusiasm among devotees and people of J&K for Amarnath Yatra beginning tomorrow and everyone is contributing to make this sacred pilgrimage successful, he added.
For many centuries, Amarnath Yatra is strengthening the bond of brotherhood & social unity, besides having a greater impact on the J&K’s economy, observed the Lt Governor
Government is making efforts to provide best possible facilities to the Yatris, however such holy occasion may not be complete without the wholehearted participation of the civil society. I have full faith that the Amarnath Yatris’ will return with God’s blessings and everlasting memories of warm hospitality of the 1.25 crore people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lt Governor said.
There are many families in J&K who had to face financial hardship since Amarnath Yatra could not be held for the last two years due to Covid pandemic. Now, it has become our collective responsibility to make this yatra a success which will also serve as a great opportunity for lakhs to generate livelihood, added the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor also asked the stakeholders to dedicate themselves to serve the pilgrims and cement the bond between people.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, speaking on the occasion, appreciated the gesture of the Civil Society members to organize a programme to welcome the pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra. He also highlighted the development taking place in J&K in terms of connectivity, tourism, livelihood generation of the locals etc.
Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr DarakhshanAndrabi, said that the people of Kashmir always have a strong connect with Amarnath Yatra and considered it as their responsibility to ensure comfortable stay of the pilgrims in the valley during their yatra.
Civil Society representatives including ShMushtaq Ahmad Chaya and Sh Bashir Ahmad Rather also spoke on the occasion and assured full cooperation and support from the members of the civil society to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the yatra.
ShPandurang K Pole, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; members of Civil Society and PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industries, besides prominent citizens in large numbers were present on the occasion.
