LG inspects pilgrim-centric facilities at Baltal Base Camp

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Baltal with senior officers today and took stock of the health, lodging, and other pilgrim-centric facilities at the Base Camp.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with service providers and officials and directed them to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, upkeep, and pilgrim-service management.
The Lieutenant Governor also visited the Baltal Base Camp Hospital, where he inspected the healthcare infrastructure, including wards, laboratories, emergency facilities and patient care arrangements.
He interacted with doctors, paramedical staff and healthcare workers, appreciating their commitment and directed them to ensure round-the-clock availability of quality medical services, adequate medicines, emergency equipment and specialist care for the pilgrims throughout the Yatra.
Interacting with the media persons, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra have been underway for the past several months with the joint efforts of the Shrine Board, the administration, Government of India and all concerned departments. Comprehensive security and other arrangements are in place. I am hopeful this year’s Yatra will surpass the success of the previous years”.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Shri KN Rai, Member, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Shri Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Rahul Yadav, Managing Director JKPDCL and Nodal Officer for Baltal Axis; Shri Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and other senior officials.