Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar and dedicated the new facility to Amarnath pilgrims.
The Yatri Niwas has been built through donation and it will accommodate 1300 pilgrims.
“This Yatri Niwas is a symbol of our dedication and commitment to provide better facilities for devotees of Baba Barfani and make their pilgrimage more comfortable and safer. The construction of the second phase of Yatri Niwas will begin soon. It symbolises devotion to selfless service. Let us pray to Baba Amarnath to bless our land with peace, happiness and prosperity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He expressed his gratitude to Mukesh Garg, Member, SASB, his team members and SASB for their invaluable contribution in building the Yatri Niwas for the pilgrims.
Interacting with media persons, the Lt Governor said SASB is making continuous efforts to improve facilities for the pilgrims.
“A wave of enthusiasm is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir. This Yatra is deeply rooted in the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing full support and cooperation from its people,” he said.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor also unveiled a painting on Amarnath Yatra by KK Gandhi.
The five floors of the Yatri Niwas building dedicated to the Yatris comprised a total of 75 rooms having a bed capacity of 225, and 43 dorm rooms.
K N Rai and Mukesh Garg - Members of SASB; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO SASB; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; senior officials of SASB, Police and Civil Administration were present at the inaugural ceremony.