RFID, Rs 5 lakh insurance for Amarnath pilgrims

May 17, 2022 18:14

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held three back-to-back meetings with top officials of the security establishment to assess the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killings of civilians as well as reviewed arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra for which the UT administration will provide RFID tags to every pilgrim.

While Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha was present in all the three meetings, national security advisor Ajit Doval and Army chief Gen Manoj Pande attended the meetings to discuss the security situation in the UT.

Senior officials from the centre, para-military forces and the UT administration were also in these meetings.

Later in a statement, the Union home ministry said the J-K chief secretary informed the meeting that each pilgrim will be provided with a Radio Frequency Identification Card and will be insured with Rs 5 lakh.

Shah said a 'hassle-free' journey for the pilgrims is a priority of the Modi government and directed that all arrangements, including additional electricity, water, and telecom facilities be made.

The home minister also stressed for enhancement of mobile connectivity along the Yatra route as he directed that earth moving equipment should be placed at vantage points to clear the route in case of landslides.

This is the first Yatra after the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to the high altitude, adequate arrangements will have to be made for yatris who have any health-related problems, he said.

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