Furnish proof of possession of Aadhar Or undergo aadhar authentication with immediate effect :- Govt to Yatra pilgrims

Srinagar June 14 (PTK)  Government has directed all llundertaking pilgrims of Amarnaath Yatra to furnish proof of possession of Aadhar Or undergo Aadhaar Authentication on voluntary basis.

“S.O. 285. In pursuance to Rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir with the prior approval of Central Government hereby notifies that pilgrims desirous of undertaking pilgrimage to Shri Amarnathji Shrine shall furnish proof of possession of Aadhar or undergo Aadhar authentication on voluntary basis with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the official Gazette.” Reads the government order a copy of which lies with PTK

“Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board shall follow guidelines issued by the Government of India with respect to use of the Aadhaar authentication on voluntary basis.” It adds. (PTK)