DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
KISHTWAR, Aug 12
In a significant step towards enhancing the infrastructure and services for pilgrims, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today visited the revered Shree Machail Mata Shrine in Paddar, Kishtwar and paid obeisance at the shrine and inaugurated the Yatri Sarai.
The Yatri Sarai comprises 7 halls capable of accommodating over 175 pilgrims at a time. The addition of the Yatri Sarai is expected to provide pilgrims with a more comfortable and spiritual experience, complementing the existing tent city and local stay houses that currently cater to the influx of devotees.
The Divisional Commissioner expressed confidence that this facility would play a pivotal role in making the pilgrimage experience more fulfilling for the devotees ensuring their comfort and convenience.
During the visit, the Div Com also undertook a comprehensive review of the logistical arrangements in place for the ongoing Shree Machail Mata Yatra. He assessed the facilities related to power, water supply, healthcare, langar services, mobile connectivity, sanitation, and security, both at the Bhawan and along the route to the shrine.
The Divisional Commissioner interacted with concerned officers, emphasizing the need to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to prevent any inconvenience to the pilgrims. He reiterated the importance of seamless coordination among the various departments involved in managing the yatra, particularly in maintaining essential services such as healthcare and sanitation.
He also interacted with Yatris and enquired about the facilities being provided. The pilgrims shared their experience while appreciating the facilities being provided to them which has made their spiritual journey comforting.
The pilgrims also expressed happiness for the online registration and online donation facilities started by administration through the official website of www.shrimachailmatayatra.com
Speaking on the occasion, the Div Com pointed out that the newly inaugurated Yatri Sarai in addition to the unprecedented completion of road upto Chashoti Village would significantly bolster the accommodation capacity and comfortable Journey during the pilgrimage, alongside the existing Yatri Bhawan at Gulabgarh and other lodging facilities.
The Divisional Commissioner also underscored the need for round-the-clock monitoring to address any issues that may arise during the pilgrimage.
ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar; Tehsildar Tejinder Sharma, BDO Sumit Singh ,I/C Machail Yatra Cell Lovemeet Kotwal, and other officials from the Rural Development Department (RDD) and REW and the local administration were present.
