Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Enhanced Security for Mata Vaishno Devi
The government is making sure the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is safe for the New Year.
They had a meeting with important people to talk about how to keep everyone safe.
They are using special cards called RFID to control who can go to the shrine.
There will be extra police and security people to watch over the area.
They are also making sure there are fire trucks and a good sound system to tell people important things.
They want to make sure the roads are not too crowded and that everything runs smoothly.
A high-level meeting reviewed security and safety arrangements for the New Year pilgrimage at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
A multi-tier security grid, including Police, CRPF, and shrine board security, has been put in place.
RFID-based access control ensures only pilgrims with valid RFID cards can proceed.
Round-the-clock monitoring and advanced surveillance tools are being used for real-time threat assessment.
Fire tenders and a public address system are being deployed for safety and timely announcements.
- Who
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Sachin Kumar Vaishya, senior officials, district administration, security agencies, and other stakeholders
- What
- Review of security and safety arrangements for the New Year pilgrimage
- When
- December 23 (meeting), ahead of New Year
- Where
- Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Trikuta hills, Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush and ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage
- Event
- New Year pilgrimage
- Location
- Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Trikuta hills, Reasi
- Security Personnel
- Police, CRPF, Shrine Board Security, QRTs
- Access Control
- RFID-based
- Surveillance
- Round-the-clock monitoring
- Safety Measures
- Fire tenders, public address system, traffic regulation
- Meeting Chair
- CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya
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