The Holy Amarnath Yatra will start from June 29 in Jammu and Kashmir and the provincial government along with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) has initiated snow clearance operation for a smooth pilgrimage.
The track between Chandanwari and the Holy Amarnath shrine is 32 km in length and around 500 labourers being arranged by the PDA and the shrine board to clear the path. The administration is busy in preparations for a safe and secure pilgrimage.
“The pilgrims are our guest and we will not leave any loophole in their service”, said Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, CEO Pahalgam Development authority.
“We have been clearing track since 10 days and the work will finish within few days”, said a labour.
10 kilometers of the path have been cleared and officials are hoping the track will be ready till June 10, before the Yatra starts.