Vohra for conciliatory approach to tackle issues in J

Srinagar, Jun 26 (UNI) Declaring that every possible effort will be made to meet the ecological requirements during the Amarnath pilgrimage, Jammu and Kashmir governor N N Vohra said not a single permanent structure had been constructed in the base camps at Baltal and Pahalgam.

He today appealed to the people to maintain peace and calm, stressing that all issues of public importance can be resolved amicably in a conciliatory manner.

The Governor said the Shrine Board is deeply sensitive to the sensibilities of the people on various issues including the environmental aspects of the yatra zone.

He said the Board shall be open to each and every suggestion in this regard and all necessary measures will be implemented on time bound basis, saying these will be analysed and implemented immediately.

An official spokesperson said, Mr Vohra conferred with Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) officials and was informed that not a single permanent structure had been constructed in the base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal or en route to the Cave Shrine.

He issued strict instructions that besides maintenance of existing temporary structures no other activity shall be undertaken.

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