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Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2014 - No change in the
format of Compulsory Health Certificate




JAMMU, January 21: In the meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board
(SASB) held on 20
th
January, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Mr. N.N.
Vohra, Governor of J&K, the Board approved the existing Compulsory Health
Certificate without any change for Yatra 2014.

Giving further details, Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, CEO, SASB informed
that the format of Compulsory Health Certificate has been uploaded on the
website of the Shrine Board which can be easily printed by an intending
pilgrim. The Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) can be issued only by
Doctors or Medical Institutions who have been designated by the respective
State Governments and Union Territories. All State Governments and UTs in
the country have been requested to publicize the list of Doctors / Medical
Institutions who are authorized to issue CHCs in their respective jurisdictions.
The lists of authorised Doctors so far received from the State Governments
and Union Territories are placed on the website of the Board. The list is being
regularly updated as further information is received from States and UTs.

CEO stated that only a CHC which has been issued after 1
st
February,
2014 will be considered valid for Yatra registration purpose and, further, the
existing restriction of persons below the age of 13 years or above the age of 75
years and women with six weeks pregnancy not being allowed to undertake
this arduous Yatra will continue.

The Governor has written to all Chief Ministers and Administrators of
UTs in the country to expedite the list of Doctors and Medical Institutions
which will be authorized to issue CHCs. He has also requested the Chief
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Ministers and Administrators of UTs to ensure that the CHC is issued free of
cost and in a hassle free manner to the intending pilgrims. The CEO is
following up the Governors letter with the State Governments and Union
Territories to secure timely results.