JAMMU, Jul 12: Marking the commencement of its annual service for devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav on Sunday inaugurated the Langar Sewa at the Tawi River Front.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by office bearers of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society, prominent citizens, volunteers and a large gathering of devotees. Dr. Yadav was welcomed by Raj Kumar Goyal and Parvinder Singh Happy, who expressed gratitude to the chief guest for encouraging the society’s humanitarian initiative and supporting efforts aimed at ensuring the comfort and well-being of pilgrims.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Yadav lauded the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society for its selfless service and appreciated the dedication of its volunteers. He said such initiatives embody the true spirit of sewa and uphold Jammu’s long-standing tradition of hospitality towards devotees visiting the holy Amarnath cave shrine.
He emphasized that voluntary organisations play a vital role in complementing the administration’s efforts by providing essential facilities and support services to pilgrims during the annual Yatra. He also commended the society for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and quality in the food being served.
Office bearers of the society informed that the Langar will provide fresh, hygienic and nutritious meals to thousands of pilgrims throughout the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Besides serving meals, volunteers will extend all possible assistance to ensure devotees have a welcoming, comfortable and spiritually enriching experience during their stay.
Among those present on the occasion were Raj Kumar Goyal, Parvinder Singh Happy, National General Secretary Vikram Shridhar, National Secretary Manthan Goyal, members of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society, volunteers and devotees.
The programme concluded with prayers for the safe, peaceful and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and for the health, happiness and well-being of all pilgrims undertaking the sacred pilgrimage.