Anantnag, Jun 19: Labour Commissioner, J&K, S. Charandeep Singh conducted an extensive tour of Anantnag district, including Wanpoh, Ashmuqam and Pahalgam, to review the registration of service providers and preparedness measures for the smooth and successful conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
During the visit, the Labour Commissioner inspected the Labour Office-cum-Sarai at Wanpoh, visited the registration camp at Ashmuqam and reviewed the arrangements made at the Pahalgam base camp. He assessed the progress achieved in the registration of various service providers associated with the Yatra, including Ponywalas, Palkiwalas, Pithuwalas and Hawkers.
Interacting with registered beneficiaries and field functionaries, S. Charandeep Singh emphasized the importance of timely registration and directed the officers to ensure that all eligible service providers are covered well before the commencement of the Yatra.
He also reviewed the facilities being provided to the service providers at registration centres and instructed the concerned officers to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free registration process.
On the occasion, RFID cards were distributed among registered service providers. The Labour Commissioner directed the field staff to expedite the distribution of RFID cards and ensure that every registered beneficiary receives the card on time.
The Labour Commissioner stressed the need for maintaining updated records of all registered service providers and called upon the officers to work in close coordination with all stakeholder departments and agencies for ensuring seamless arrangements during the Yatra period.
Reiterating the commitment of the Labour Department towards the welfare and facilitation of service providers, S. Charandeep Singh said that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a safe, organized and successful Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.
