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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to operationalise AI based ICCC at Katra in May

Jammu, Apr 25 (UNI) To ensure pilgrim safety and facilitate smooth yatra regulation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is all set to operationalize the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) by the first week of May at Katra town—the base camp of Vaishno Devi Shrine—in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Executive Officer, (SMVDSB), Anshul Garg on Friday to assess security and operational preparedness of Shrine area for hassle-free pilgrimage, presided over a joint security review meeting with security agencies and other stakeholders at Central Office, Katra.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB; SSP, Reasi; Commandant, CRPF; Joint Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB; SP Katra; Sub Divisional Magistrate, Katra; Tehsildar, SMVDSB and officers from Army, intelligence agencies and Shrine Board.
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