Over 7k trained sanitation personnel deployed along Pahalgam and Baltal routes

Pahalgam, July 01: In a significant step towards ensuring a clean and safe Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, Director General Rural Sanitation, J&K, Anoo Malhotra, today conducted an extensive tour of Pahalgam axis and took a holistic review of the sanitation and IEC preparedness, including the Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari.
In a statement issued here, a total of 7,361 trained sanitation personnel have been successfully deployed across both Pahalgam and Baltal routes, with teams operating in shifts to provide uninterrupted sanitation services throughout the pilgrimage.During her visit to Nunwan base camp,Malhotra inspected the frisking point, interacted with sanitation workers and field officials, and assessed cleanliness measures on-site.
She also visited Chandanwari, the key halting station on the Pahalgam axis, where she reviewed the sanitation infrastructure, availability of water, and deployment of workforce.She emphasized that efforts must be redoubled in high-footfall areas like Chandanwari to ensure hygienic conditions are maintained throughout the day.A special emphasis was laid on the installation of gender-specific and distance-marked signage near toilet and bathing facilities.The DG stressed that such measures are essential for improving accessibility, especially for women, the elderly, and differently-abled yatris.