In preparation for the upcoming Shri Buddha Amarnath Ji Yatra-2024, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary visited the Buddha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Mandi and discussed arrangements with the temple management Committee and government functionaries.
The management Committee headed by Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji projected several requirements while seeking foolproof security arrangements, provision of safe drinking water, sanitation, lighting and other essential preparations for the annual pilgrimage.
While giving instructions to stakeholder departments, the DC emphasised on putting in place all necessary arrangements to avoid any inconvenience to the pilgrims.The Deputy Commissioner took stock of the arrangements being made for Langers, cleanliness, toilet facilities and sanitation within the Mandi Mandir Complex.
He directed the Executive Engineer, Power Development Department to make proper arrangements of lighting around the temple and install high mast lights to facilitate movement of pilgrims after sunset.The Public Health Engineering Department was asked to install a water borewell inside the temple within the next 10 days to provide adequate water supply during the Yatra.
The Public Works Department was directed to immediately complete the ongoing construction work inside the temple. The Block Development Officer Mandi was directed to ensure the cleanliness of the temple premises, including all the bathrooms.
Tehsildar Mandi, Commander BSF, Ashfaq Hussain, Xen PWD, Poonch, Xen PDD, SDO BSNL, Deepak, besides committee members of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir Mandi, AEE's, JE's and other concerned officers/officials were present.