Jammu:
A photograph-based slip system has been introduced for pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, officials said in Jammu today.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra launched the
yatra registration slip system yesterday at Katra in Reasi district, the base camp for Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.
The Governor, who is also chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, reviewed the functioning of the new system, the officials said.
They said that Mr Vohra was informed 60 counters would be set up for issuing
yatra access cards.
Under the new system, every pilgrim visiting the shrine would be photographed and his relevant data captured in Board's data bank, the officials said.
The advent of the system would help in establishing the identity of the pilgrims in case of an accident, they said.