KISHTWAR, JULY 10: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today convened a meeting of district and sectoral officers to finalise elaborate arrangements for the smooth, secure and successful conduct of the Annual Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhiya Yatra–2026, scheduled to commence on July 15, 2026.
As per the notified schedule, the Holy Mace (Charri Mubarak) shall reach Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir Sarkoot Kishtwar on July 16, 2026.
The Deputy Commissioner undertook a comprehensive review of all logistical, infrastructural and safety-related arrangements to ensure a seamless and hassle-free pilgrimage experience for devotees. Stressing inter-departmental coordination and proactive execution, he issued a slew of directions aimed at augmenting public convenience and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
Key directions included desilting of drains, ensuring uninterrupted potable water supply, provision of clean and adequate sanitation facilities at critical locations including Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir and upkeep of roads along the Yatra route. He further directed improvement of infrastructure from Kishtwar to Shri Hudh Mata Bhawan.
The concerned departments were directed to ensure adequate solar lighting, uninterrupted power supply, sanitation management, accommodation facilities, transportation arrangements and robust healthcare services. Special emphasis was laid on the deployment of medical teams, availability of ambulances and provision of free of cost medicines for pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed security and disaster preparedness measures.
The Senior Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Naresh Singh assured comprehensive security arrangements, including advance deployment of personnel, strategic surveillance and effective crowd management mechanisms. SDRF teams shall also be deployed at vulnerable points along the Yatra route.
To maintain environmental sanctity and cleanliness, directions were issued for installation of dustbins, sanitation drives at all Langer (community kitchen) sites and dissemination of awareness messages encouraging eco-friendly practices among pilgrims. A public advisory shall also be issued in this regard.
The Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Kishtwar and Block Development Officer, Kishtwar, were specifically directed to ensure meticulous sanitation, cleanliness and desilting of drains in and around Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot.
The District Traffic Inspector Kishtwar was directed to formulate and implement a foolproof traffic management plan to regulate vehicular movement during the Yatra.
During the meeting, representatives of the Sanatan Dharma Sabha, led by its President, Mahant Ram Saran Dass Ji Maharaj, along with members of the Shri Hudh Mata Yatra Management Committee, raised various issues and suggestions. The Deputy Commissioner responded with on-the-spot directions and reiterated the unwavering commitment of the District Administration towards facilitating a safe and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, ACR Kishtwar Mohammad Idrees Lone, CEO Municipal Council Kishtwar Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, Tehsildar Kishtwar Nirbhay Sharma, Tehsildar Dachan Umer Jahanzeb, DFO Marwah Vishal Chaudhary, DNO AYUSH Kishtwar Dr. Vikram Singh Jamwal, BMO Dachan Dr. Sajjad Hussain, DTI Kishtwar Anil Raina besides other district and sectoral officers and stakeholders.
