Visits temple, reviews arrangements, directs seamless facilities for devotees
Ganderbal, Jun 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela symbolises the Valley’s age-old traditions of harmony, mutual respect, and communal brotherhood. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards preserving the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
The CM visited the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla in Ganderbal district to review arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, directing all departments to work in close coordination to ensure devotees are provided a safe, comfortable, and spiritually fulfilling experience.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, his Political Advisor Mudasir Shahmiri, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore, SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama, and other officers.
During the visit, Omar conducted a spot inspection of various facilities being established for the convenience of devotees and reviewed preparations related to accommodation, drinking water supply, sanitation, power supply, healthcare services, security, traffic management, and other essential arrangements.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal briefed the CM on the level of preparedness for smooth facilitation of devotees regarding sanitation, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare services, de-silting of Nallah, additional mobile toilets, backup arrangements, accommodation, and langar facilities.
The Chief Minister emphasised the significance of the annual mela and stressed the need for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in and around the temple premises, instructing departments to ensure uninterrupted availability of basic services throughout the mela period. He reviewed arrangements for medical aid, emergency response services, and transportation facilities, directing agencies to remain fully prepared to promptly address any requirements of pilgrims.
During the visit, members of the local community and representatives of various organisations interacted with the Chief Minister and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements being made for the annual pilgrimage.
