Ganderbal (J&K), May 20, 2025 (ANI): On preparations for Amarnath Yatra, J&K CM Omar Abdullah said that J&K government is fully prepared to conduct Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela and Amarnath Yatra successfully in the state. Speaking to media, CM Abdullah said, "As far as civil arrangements are concerned, we are fully prepared. As far as security is concerned, due steps will be taken. We are primarily focused on the successful conduct of Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela on 3 June. Amarnath Ji Yatra will be conducted via two routes- Sonamarg- Baltal, and Pahalgam, and we will see that it goes on smoothly and the yatris return safely... Tourism has been hit, but we are not doing anything about it for now. Let the situation return to normalcy, after which we will sit with the stakeholders of tourism and work on the revival of our tourism industry... Once Amarnath Yatra concludes peacefully, we will start working on the revival of tourism."
