Baltal, June 12: Director General, Rural Sanitation, J&K, Ms. Anoo Malhotra today conducted a comprehensive review of sanitation preparedness along the Baltal axis for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, covering key locations from Baltal Base Camp up to the Holy Cave Shrine.
During the visit, the Director General inspected the ongoing sanitation infrastructure works and assessed the preparedness of various facilities being established for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
The review focused on installation of toilets and bathing units, solid and liquid waste management systems, collection and transportation mechanisms, manpower deployment, and overall sanitation arrangements along the route.
Interacting with officers and field functionaries, Ms. Malhotra emphasized the importance of ensuring a clean, hygienic and environmentally sustainable pilgrimage experience for devotees.
Accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat Ganderbal, BDO Gund and representatives of executing agencies and other officials, she directed all concerned agencies to expedite the pace of ongoing works and ensure their completion well within the stipulated timelines.
The Director General stressed the need for effective waste management measures, including timely collection, segregation, transportation and scientific disposal of waste generated during the Yatra.
She also underscored the importance of maintaining all sanitation facilities in fully functional condition and ensuring adequate manpower deployment for round-the-clock cleanliness and upkeep.
During the review, site-specific requirements and challenges were discussed in detail, and necessary instructions were issued for addressing identified gaps on priority.
Officers were directed to closely monitor progress and maintain strict adherence to quality standards in the execution of sanitation-related works.
Ms. Malhotra reiterated the commitment of the Rural Sanitation Department towards ensuring comprehensive sanitation coverage along the Yatra route and called for close coordination among all stakeholder departments and implementing agencies.
