Min takes stock of facilities to Amarnath Yatris

Minister of state for Health Shabir Ahmed Khan today took stock of arrangements made by district administration and asked authorities to provide best facilities to pilgrims visiting Amarnath shrine.
"Make available all basic facilities including regular power, safe drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, transport, security, langar and accommodation to Amarnath yatris at Jammu base camp," Shabir told officials during his visit to the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar.
Shabir also asked the state Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution department to conduct regular inspections at markets to keep a check on the quality of eatables and rates and directed the department to take strict action against those found overcharging or selling sub-standard food items.

The minister also inspected working of health centres at Yatri Niwas and asked the staff to provide round-the-clock services to the yatris, ensuring availability of sufficient stocks of medicine at the base camp.
He later inaugurated a 14-day-long camp in connection with the 'World Population Day' at Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Director, AIDS Control Society, Dr Madhu Khullar and Mission Director NRHM, Dr Yashpal Sharma were among others present on the occasion.