Srinagar, Jun 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated District Emergency Operations Centre and Shri Amarnathji Yatra Control Room at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Ganderbal. He said these facilities will ensure a smooth and seamless pilgrimage experience for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal Jatin Kishore briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the key features of the new facility.
The centre pools CCTV feeds from across Ganderbal district installed by District Administration, Police and other Security forces, for real-time monitoring at a single centralized location.
The facility is backed by a round-the-clock emergency citizen helpline to provide immediate assistance and crisis mitigation.
In order to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage, the Emergency Operations Centre also integrates CCTV Feeds from Baltal Base Camp, approach roads leading upto Baltal Base Camp, Parking Areas in Baltal Base Camp, Sonamarg and Manigam Transit Camp.
It will be instrumental in planning and decision-making during the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
