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KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has made elaborate arrangements for the larger number of pilgrims who are likely to visit the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji during Navratras, which are commencing from tomorrow. These arrangements include ensuring proper water and power supply along the track leading to the Shrine, sanitation and availability of special fast related food at the Bhojanalayas of the Shrine Board.
In this context, Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, reviewed the to-date status of these arrangements with Dr. Piyush Singla and Dr. M. K. Kumar, Additional Chief Executive Officers of the Shrine Board, Deputy Chief Executive Officers, concerned engineers and unit heads of the Shrine Board, keeping in view the large flow of pilgrims expected during the Navratras. He took stock of the arrangements put in place from Katra to Bhawan for the pilgrims during his visit last evening.
Sahu, giving details of various arrangements made for the Navratras, informed that the Bhawan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji, Atka and the area surrounding it have been tastefully decorated with flowers brought from various parts of the country and abroad. All the routes leading to the Holy Cave Shrine have been fully maintained for smooth movement of pilgrims, besides ensuring sufficient supplies of provisions, food, water etc. along the Track.
Meanwhile, Governor N. N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, have greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Navratras and Navreh, and prayed for their well-being and prosperity.
