SRINAGAR, INDIA, April 30, 2012 (Kashmir Observer): The Department of Posts will also register Shri Amarnathji Yatris on behalf of Amarnathji Shrine Board, a major boon to the Amarnathji Yatris. 100 post offices across the country have been identified in this regard. This facility will be in addition to the 174 Bank Branches and the Internet based e-Registration System already announced by the Shrine Board.
The Chief Postmaster General also announced that four Yatri Post Offices will be established in the Yatra route for the benefit of the Yatris. These Yatri Post Offices will provide basic postal services, including letter post, Registered post and Speed post facilities for the benefit of the Yatris. For more than 20 years these Yatri post offices have been non-functional. The Chief Postmaster General told that during this year all these four post offices will be revived and made fully functional.