Srinagar: Citing development and maintenance; the administration of Jammu and Kashmir led by LG Manoj Sinha has handed over the twin roads of Hindu Holy Pilgrimage, Amarnath – Chandanwari road of South Kashmir’s Pahalgam and Baltal road of central Kashmir’s Sonamarg to (BRO)Border Road Organisation.
The order has been passed by the Public Works (R&B) Department.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the transfer of following tracks leading to Shri Amarnathji Holy Cave from Chandanwari and Baltal axis to Border Roads Organization (BRO) for development, maintenance, and management of Yatra tracks,” Daily Excelsior quoted Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government, Public Work (R&B) Department saying.
The report quoting the order further said all the project reports and work proposals shall be got approved by the High-Level Coordination Committee of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board for its execution.
"Above arrangement for development and maintenance of Yatra tracks shall not disturb the ongoing NH-501 works of development and DPR preparation undertaken by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India."
All contracts of PW(R&B) Department and Tourism Department shall be completed by October 2022 and all liabilities related to the development of tracks to be cleared by March 2023,” the order reads.
