Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 10: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, chaired a high level meeting here today to review the arrangements for the annual Macchail Yatra- 2015. Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister said directions have been issued to the administration to ensure foolproof arrangements for convenience of the devotees. He directed the administration to ensure that necessary basic facilities are made available to the Yatris enroute and at the final destination of the Yatra. While enquiring about the condition of the roads, the Deputy Chief Minister directed Chief Engineer R&B to gear up men and machinery and ensure their availability at vulnerable spots prone to landslides so that roads are cleared in minimum possible time for the convenience of the pilgrims.
While reviewing the condition of the track up to Macchail, Deputy Chief Minister directed DC Kishtwar to ensure repair and other allied works to make journey/Yatra comfortable and enjoyable for the Yatris. IGP Jammu while elaborating on security related arrangements said that security scenario is absolutely under control for which soon a Mass Contact Programme will be started to build confidence among the people and assured foolproof security arrangements during the yatra. Earlier, DC Kishtwar, Doda and Udhampur briefed the meeting about various arrangements put in place by the district administration in their respective districts.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IGP Jammu, Danish Rana, DIG Traffic Ashkoor Wani, DIG Doda range, Nissar Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Simrandeep Singh, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary, Deputy Commissioner Doda, Bhupinder Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Mohammad Javed Khan and other senior officers. |
