Srinagar, June 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorised only designated senior officers to interact with the media and conduct press briefings regarding all aspects of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
According to a circular issued by the Tourism Department, Civil Secretariat, to ensure the dissemination of authentic information related to the annual pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and IGP Kashmir have been authorised to brief the media for the Kashmir Division, while the Divisional Commissioner Jammu and IGP Jammu will serve as the designated spokespersons for the Jammu Division.
The circular further states that these officers shall closely coordinate with the Information Department, J&K, and the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board for dissemination of information concerning the Yatra.
The order, issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Tourism Department, Dr Ashish Chandra Verma, aims to streamline official communication and prevent the circulation of unauthorised or misleading information regarding SANJY-2026.
