{"id":30068,"date":"2025-06-19T09:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/?p=30068"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T09:48:07","slug":"centre-jammu-and-kashmir-committed-to-safety-of-amarnath-pilgrims-shekhawat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/centre-jammu-and-kashmir-committed-to-safety-of-amarnath-pilgrims-shekhawat\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre, Jammu And Kashmir Committed To Safety Of Amarnath Pilgrims: Shekhawat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anantnag, Jun 19: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.<br \/>\nShekhawat, who visited the Martand Sun Temple at Mattan in south Kashmir\u2019s Anantnag district, also appealed to the pilgrims to preserve the environment and natural beauty of the valley.\u201cPeople should come for the Amarnath yatra. The Amarnath yatra is safe, the Government of India and the state government are committed and you will not get even a scratch,\u201d Shekhawat told PTI Videos after visiting the temple.<br \/>\nThe Amarnath yatra will be held from July 3 to August 9.<br \/>\nShekhawat also visited the nearby tourist resort of Pahalgam where terrorists struck on April 22 killing 25 tourists and a local pony operator.He said Kashmir is safe and tourists should visit the valley not only to see its natural beauty but also its rich cultural heritage.<br \/>\n\u201cI appeal to the 140 crore people of India to try to see Kashmir\u2019s heritage, and its historical grandeur and divinity, along with its natural beauty as well,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nTo a question about the preservation of famous historical monuments in the valley, the Union minister said some restoration works have been carried out, but there is a need to do more.<br \/>\n\u201cThose monuments which come under the Archaeological Survey of India, the organisation works for their protection, and the state government protects those assets which come under the state archaeology.<br \/>\n\u201cI have seen restoration works have been carried out and they have been carried out very well, but there is a need to work more earnestly on this heritage, which is centuries-old, and we are doing that, so that the people of the country take pride on their heritage in the future as well,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nThe Union minister also took to X after his visit to the temple.<br \/>\n\u201cVisited the majestic Martand Temple, that is a profound reflection of the glory of Kashmir\u2019s civilisational past. Built by the legendary King Lalitaditya, this grand temple dedicated to Surya was one of the earliest and most magnificent sun temples in India,\u201d Shekhawat said in a post on X.<br \/>\n\u201cIf it looks this awe-inspiring in its weathered form, one can imagine its grandeur of yore given the temple\u2019s scale, sculptural richness, and strategic location atop a plateau overlooking the valley,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nThe minister also visited the Avanti Swami temple in Awantipora area of Pulwama district.<br \/>\n\u201cAn enchanted morning at the Avantipora temple complex in Kashmir today. These stones that are remains of the mighty temples once built by King Avantivarman in what was once his capital tell tales of the cultural glory of that era.<br \/>\n\u201cWith the picturesque Himalayan mountains for a backdrop, these are sites that take one on a journey through time,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nShekhawat said he reviewed the tourist facilities and upkeep efforts being undertaken there along with officials of the ASI and district administration.<br \/>\nThe Union minister on Tuesday visited Mata Kheer Bhavani temple in Tulamulla, and Naranag Temple complex in central Kashmir\u2019s Ganderbal.<br \/>\nLater on Tuesday evening, the Union minister held an interaction with J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.<br \/>\n\u201cDuring my visit to Jammu &amp; Kashmir, I was graciously invited for a dinner interaction by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah Ji. In a warm and cordial atmosphere, we held a positive and forward-looking discussion on the development of the tourism sector in J&amp;K,\u201d the minister wrote on X.He said emphasis was laid on enhancing infrastructure, promoting heritage sites, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism.<br \/>\n\u201cSuch engagements reflect our collective commitment to transform Jammu &amp; Kashmir into a global tourism destination that celebrates its culture, nature, and people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30069\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30069\" src=\"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PTI06_19_2025_000103B-1536x1004-1-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Centre, Jammu And Kashmir Committed To Safety Of Amarnath Pilgrims: Shekhawat\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Centre, Jammu And Kashmir Committed To Safety Of Amarnath Pilgrims: Shekhawat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anantnag, Jun 19: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. 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