SRINAGAR: More than 3,31,000 devotees have registered so far for this year’s Amarnath Yatra, which is set to begin on July 3 from both routes — Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.The yatra will conclude on Aug 9, 2025, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. This was disclosed during the 49th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), chaired by Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Saturday.During the meeting, the LG reviewed the preparations for the yatra, including arrangements and essential amenities at base camps and along the routes, a govt spokesperson said. The meeting was attended by members of the shrine board.The board held a comprehensive review of the preparedness of all the departments concerned and proposed measures and interventions to further improve the facilities for the devotees, the spokesperson said.“The LG took appraisal of the progress on various ongoing projects and directed for ensuring completion of the identified works well in time for the convenience of the pilgrims,” he added.“The safety and well-being of the pilgrims is our topmost priority. We are committed to providing better facilities and amenities to ensure a hassle-free and spiritually enriching experience for all the pilgrims,” Sinha said.The meeting also discussed important matters pertaining to establishment of Yatri Niwas and transit camps at various locations en route, enhancement of lodging capacity, expansion of prasad sale counters, operationalisation of yatri facilitation centres, online services by the Board, issuance of RFID cards, registration and verification of pilgrims and service providers, langar and NGO services, the spokesman said.
