Anantnag, Jun 17: Minister for Heath and medical education Sakina Masood Itoo on Tuesday conducted a detailed review of the ongoing arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 at Pahalgam.
Details reveal that the minister was accompanied by MLA Pahalgam, Altaf Kaloo, Director Health Services Kashmir, and other senior officials from various departments.
During the inspection, the Minister took stock of key infrastructure and logistical works being undertaken for smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Issuing firm directives to concerned departments, the Minister instructed that all ongoing works must be completed well within the stipulated deadlines. “There must be no delay or laxity. All departments must coordinate effectively to ensure pilgrims face no inconvenience,” she said.
She further directed the Health Department to make the Pahalgam Hospital fully operational in the coming days, so it can adequately cater to both pilgrims and the local population during the Yatra period.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring safety, sanitation, medical facilities, and all essential services are in place for a hassle-free pilgrimage experience.
The meeting was attended by, Managing Director JKMSCL. Director Health Services, Kashmir. Director Family Welfare, MCH and Immunization. Director AYUSH, J&K, Additional Deputy Commissioner (B), Anantnag.
District Programme Officer, POSHAN, Anantnag. Chief Executive Officer, Pahalgam Development Authority, Pahalgam. Superintending Engineer, R&B Circle Anantnag along with concerned Xens. Superintending Engineer, Jal Shakti (Hydraulic) Circle, Anantnag along with concerned Xens.
Superintending Engineer, O&M (KPDCL) Circle, Anantnag along with concerned Xens. Assistant Commissioner, Development, Anantnag 12. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Pahalgam. Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Anantnag. Chief Medical Officer, Anantnag along with BMO(s) are concerned.
Chief Education Officer, Anantnag. Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Anantinag. Commandant BRO (BEACON), Anantnag. Divisional Forest Officer, Lidder Division, Bijbehara. Services, Anantnag. Dy. Director Fire & Em Fire & Emergency Services, District Social Welfare Officer, Anantnag. Assistant Labor Commissioner, Anantnag. Assistant Director FCS & CA, Anantnag. ARTO, Anantnaq. Chief Executive Officer, MC Anantnag. Divisional Engineer, Engineer, BSNL, Anantnag. Dy. Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural, Anantnag. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Pahalgam.
District AYUSH Office, Anantnag. Depot Manager, SRTC, Anantnag. Executive Officer MC, Pahalgam/Bijbehara/Qazigund/Seer-Hamadan/ Aishmuqam/, Mattan In-charge National Highway Authority, Anantnag. In-charge Jio Telecom, Anantnag. (JKNS)