JAMMU: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers to review summer preparedness, arrangements for upcoming pilgrimages, availability of food and essential supplies, and preparedness for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Jammu division.
At the outset, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu briefed the meeting about the overall summer preparedness across the division.
The Divisional Commissioner further briefed the meeting about arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Machail Mata Yatra and Budha Amarnath Yatra in Jammu division. He informed that comprehensive preparations are underway to ensure smooth conduct of the pilgrimages, particularly in view of the monsoon season. Measures relating to road connectivity, sanitation, health facilities, traffic regulation and emergency response systems are being strengthened to facilitate hassle-free movement of pilgrims.
The meeting also reviewed the present power supply scenario in Jammu region. The Managing Director, JPDCL, briefed the meeting regarding ongoing measures to improve power supply infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers during the summer months.
The meeting also discussed arrangements being made for the smooth celebration of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha in Jammu region.
During the meeting, the IGP Jammu and DIG Traffic J&K briefed the chair about the security and traffic management plans being formulated for the upcoming Eid festival and major Yatras in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking during the meeting, the Advisor directed the Power Development Department and Jal Shakti Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply during the peak summer season.
The Advisor Health department to maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines and ensure deployment of mobile medical units in vulnerable areas, particularly during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and other pilgrimages.
He further directed the Traffic Police and Transport Department to properly regulate vehicular movement on vulnerable stretches of the National Highway and ensure adequate public transport facilities during the Yatra period. The Advisor instructed the FCS&CA Department to maintain sufficient buffer stocks of essential commodities and intensify market checking drives to curb hoarding and profiteering of perishables during Eid and the Yatra season.
