DC Ramban Reviews Arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025 at Banihal

Ramban, June 16: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today visited Banihal to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. The visit aimed to review and ensure timely completion of facilities being developed by various departments for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
SSP Ramban Kulbir Singh, ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak, PD NHAI Parshotam Singh, SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb, SDM Ramsoo Mazahir Hussain Shah, Executive Engineers from PWD, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, REW, and other district officers were present on the occasion.
During the inspection, the DC directed NHAI to maintain NH-44 from Nashri to Banihal by clearing debris, improving road shoulders, and blacktopping key stretches. He also asked for early completion and functionalization of the Canopy (Cut and Cover) Tunnel at Mehar–Cafeteria Morh Ramban to minimize traffic congestion.
At Lamber Ground, a key Yatra camp site, the Deputy Commissioner instructed JPDCL to ensure uninterrupted power supply in and around Yatra camp and keep emergency generators ready at all critical locations, particularly those with heightened security importance.
Emphasizing safety, the DC held a security review with SSP Ramban and directed that CCTV cameras be made fully operational and joint control rooms activated. He set a strict deadline of June 20 for all departments to complete their assigned tasks.
He further directed the PWD to expedite pending works, while the concerned department was asked to maintain cleanliness and sanitation, especially at langar sites and accommodation facilities.
The Jal Shakti Department was told to ensure consistent potable water supply and deploy additional water tanks where needed. FCS&CA authorities were instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply of ration and LPG during the Yatra period.
To meet health contingencies, the Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy adequate medical staff, ambulances, and keep all health institutions fully functional 24×7. The SDM Banihal was asked to prepare a staff deployment roster for all Yatra locations in the sub-division.
Lastly, the Fire & Emergency Services Department was directed to position fire tenders at vital locations and ensures availability of fire extinguishers.