Jammu, July 1, 2026- Ahead of the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu to review the arrangements made for pilgrims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnath Ji.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor conducted a comprehensive review of the facilities and services being provided to ensure a smooth, safe, and hassle-free pilgrimage experience for devotees. He assessed logistics, accommodation, security arrangements, healthcare facilities, help desks, sanitation measures, power and water supply, emergency response systems, and other essential amenities at the Yatri Niwas.
Emphasizing the need for efficient crowd management, the Lieutenant Governor directed officials to strengthen manpower deployment to effectively handle the expected heavy influx of pilgrims. He also instructed authorities to make regular public announcements at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas and the Tawi Riverfront so that yatris receive timely updates and essential information regarding the pilgrimage.
During the visit, Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with devotees of Baba Barfani, extending his best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.
The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 is scheduled to begin on July 3, 2026, simultaneously from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, and will conclude on August 28, 2026. The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on July 2, 2026.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP CRPF Jammu Sector Amol V. Homkar, IGP Traffic M. Suleman Choudhary, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Municipal Commissioner Jammu Dr. Devansh Yadav, along with senior officials from the civil administration, police, and security forces.
