LG express gratitude to officers, service providers for making Amarnath Yatra memorable

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed gratitude to all the officers and the service providers for making this year’s holy Amarnath Yatra memorable for the devotees.

LG felicitated officers of Civil Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, Air force, CAPFs, NDRF, SDRF, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the service providers for the successful conduct of 62-day long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2023.

The annual Amarnath Yatra in the Kashmir Himalayas concluded on August 31 after its successful conduction and unprecedented arrangements put in place by the authorities.

This was the longest ever pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath ji in which 4.45 lakh devotees performed Puja and darshan at the holy cave. It is also the highest number in the last 10 years.

At a felicitation ceremony held at Raj Bhawan Auditorium, LG expressed gratitude to all the officers and the service providers for making the holy pilgrimage memorable for the devotees.

“Shri Amarnath Ji yatra is the symbol of our ancient cultural-spiritual heritage. Over the years this annual pilgrimage has influenced the socio-economic life of Jammu Kashmir. It is also a reflection of the diversity, integrity and greatness of the eternal tradition of our cultural values,”
LG said.

The officials of Civil Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, Air force, CAPFs, NDRF, BRO, SDRF, Medical Staff, sanitation workers have worked with diligence, going beyond their call of duty. Various stakeholders including ponywallahs, pithuwallahs, health care professionals, social organisations, volunteers, workforce and the media fraternity had made commendable contributions in the smooth conduct of the Yatra, he said.

“I am extremely grateful to team Jammu Kashmir and for the love and enthusiasm shown by all sections of society towards the devotees who came from all over the country and abroad. The successful conduct of Yatra signifies pursuit of excellence and extraordinary accomplishments by team J&K”, LG said.

“In today’s felicitation, we have honoured not only a set of team leaders, but also the entire community, group of service providers, workers, who effectively handled every challenge. They are a source of our strength and pride,” he added.

He said the selfless volunteers from across the country with soaring idealism, rooted in the age-old concept of Seva, were our silent workforce, who ensured the needs of devotees are taken care of.

“The collective and coordinated efforts for successful conduct of Yatra are also the reflection of Aspirational J&K,” LG said.

He also expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the continuous support and guidance for the successful conduct of the Yatra.

LG said 4.5 lakh devotees will be the ambassadors of Jammu Kashmir who will carry the saga of transformation, tales of peace and prosperity of Jammu Kashmir to their respective states. It will encourage more tourists to visit Jammu Kashmir and give a fresh impetus to the tourism sector, the Lt Governor said.

UNI