KISHTWAR, April 18 -- The District Administration Kishtwar has introduced an RFID-based smart management system for the Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2026, making Radio Frequency Identification Device cards mandatory for all pilgrims.
The administration said the rule of "No RFID, No Darshan" will be strictly enforced during the yatra, which began on April 14 on the occasion of Vaisakhi.
The arrangements have been put in place under the supervision of Ramesh Kumar, with execution led by Pankaj Kumar Sharma.
Addressing the media, Pawan Kotwal said the earlier hybrid registration system had been discontinued and that the entire process would now be online.
Pilgrims will have to register through the official portal by uploading their photograph, ...