LG chaired a meeting of SMVD Shrine Board. Several decisions have been taken to ensure safety of pilgrims. Besides Rs 10 lakh announced as an ex-gratia, additional amount of Rs 5 lakh to be given to the NoK of the pilgrims who lost their lives in the unfortunate tragic incident.

Directions issued for physical and systematic improvements wherever required after critical examination, augmentation of infrastructure, online booking to be made 100%: LG

Steps including decongestion of the entire track, appropriate use of technology for effective crowd and queue management, RFID Tracking to be put in place. Members of the Board to monitor the implementation: LG