27/08/2026
*ADC Bhaderwah Reviews Arrangements for Kailash Yatra, Manimahesh Yatra & Janamashtami Celebrations*
Bhaderwah, August 27:-
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah, Sh. Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, today convened a meeting at Dak Bungalow, Bhaderwah, to review and finalise comprehensive arrangements for the upcoming Kailash Yatra, second Manimahesh Yatra and Janamashtami celebrations 2026.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives of various departments, including Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA), Police, Army, CRPF, Forest, PWD (R&B), Health, Municipal Committee, Fire & Emergency Services, Traffic, Power and other concerned departments.
Religious heads and stakeholders associated with the Kailash Yatra, along with representatives of various religious organisations and trusts, also participated in the deliberations.
The ADC reviewed arrangements related to traffic management, road connectivity, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, health and medical facilities, security, fire safety and other essential services to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage for devotees.
Detailed arrangements for the Manimahesh Yatra 2026 and Janamashtami celebrations were also discussed. Officers and representatives from the Army, CRPF, SDRF, Civil Defence, PMGSY, Horticulture, and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department attended the meeting and apprised the ADC of the preparations being undertaken by their respective departments.
The ADC directed all concerned departments to ensure close coordination, timely completion of assigned responsibilities and adequate deployment of manpower and resources. He stressed the need for effective crowd management, uninterrupted essential services and foolproof arrangements to facilitate devotees and visitors throughout the religious events.
The meeting aimed at establishing seamless coordination between the civil administration, security agencies, line departments and religious stakeholders for the successful, smooth and peaceful conduct of the Kailash Yatra, Manimahesh Yatra and Janamashtami celebrations in Bhaderwah.
