Ad

Tag: compulsory health certificate (CHC)

Registration for Arduous Amarnath Yatra Crosses 1 Lakh Mark

[Jammu,J&K] Registration for Amarnath Yatra Crosses 1 Lakh Mark.32 states 432 Bank/Branches
Over one lakh pilgrims from across the country have till now registered for this year’s Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas beginning from July 2.”Advance registration has crossed the one lakh mark.
This registration is being done through the 432 bank branches of Punjab National Bank, J&K Bank and YES Bank which are spread over 32 States and UTs”, CEO Amarnathji Shrine Board, P K Tripathi said here.
The 48-day pilgrimage will commence from July 2 and conclude on August 18, the day of Raksha Bandhan,
7,500 pilgrims per day are permitted to undertake the yatra along the two routes, via Baltal and Pahalgam.
The CEO also stressed on the need to obtain compulsory health certificate (CHC) from authorized government doctors or designated medical institutes in the states.
Considering the arduous nature of the yatra and the difficult terrain and climatic conditions, the CEO has urged the intending pilgrims to strictly follow the health advisory available on the website before embarking on the yatra.