Jammu, April 17 -- Chief secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being made for the smooth, safe, and successful conduct of the annual Amarnath pilgrimage.

The pilgrimage, that will begin on July 3, will commence on August 28. The registrations began on Wednesday.

During the meeting, Dulloo undertook a detailed review of the preparedness across all sectors. Emphasising the anticipated increase in pilgrim footfall this year, he directed all concerned departments to augment infrastructure and services accordingly.

Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, principal secretary to the lieutenant governor and chief executive officer, SASB, delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining key aspects of SANJY...