J-K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements, visits pilgrims at Baltal base hospital
Baltal, July 10
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the base hospital at Baltal, interacted with pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra and reviewed the arrangements made for the annual pilgrimage, which is continuing under heightened security.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor met devotees at the hospital and took stock of the facilities and overall preparedness for the Yatra.
Meanwhile, the Amarnath Yatra-2026 is continuing with multi-layered security arrangements across the pilgrimage route. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed Road Opening Parties (ROPs) along National Highway-44 to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims.
To strengthen medical support, the CRPF's 84th Battalion has also established a 24x7 mobile health camp at Chanderkote in Ramban district. The facility is equipped with an Advanced Life Saving ambulance, trained medical personnel and essential medicines to provide emergency healthcare services to both pilgrims and residents.
Earlier, nearly 10,000 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu on the seventh day of the Yatra, travelling towards the Holy Cave Shrine through the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Pilgrims travelling via the Pahalgam route halted briefly at the Chanderkote Langar before continuing their journey.
The administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure the comfort, safety and convenience of devotees. Security forces have remained on high alert along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, while coordinated traffic management and multi-layered security measures have ensured the smooth movement of Yatra convoys.
Pilgrims have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements, including security, medical assistance and other essential services provided during the pilgrimage.
The 57-day Amarnath Yatra commenced on July 3 and is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The CRPF mobile health camp at Chanderkote is a great initiative! 🙏 Many pilgrims fall sick due to altitude and cold. Having trained medical personnel with advanced life support on standby can save lives. Jai Baba Amarnath!
Hope they are also monitoring the environmental impact. Every year we see litter and pollution along the route. Arrangements should include proper waste disposal and eco-friendly practices. Faith is important, but so is preserving the Himalayas. 😊
Interesting to see the scale of this pilgrimage — 57 days, thousands of devotees, multi-layered security. Reminds me of large events back home in the US. The coordination between different agencies like CRPF and local administration seems impressive. Safety first!
❤️ from Mumbai! Been on this yatra twice. The LG visiting the base hospital personally shows he cares. But I wish they'd also focus on better accommodation for pilgrims in Baltal — some basic shelters are still lacking. Still, progress is visible year by year.
As someone who studies disaster management, the 24/7 mobile health camp is a smart move. Remote areas need rapid response capabilities. The Road Opening Parties also make sense — landslides and security threats are real concerns. Hope the yatra continues smoothly for everyone. 🙏
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