SMVDSB Introduces Helicopter Booking Quota for Elderly and Specially-Abled Devotees

SMVDSB Introduces Helicopter Booking Quota for Elderly and Specially-Abled Devotees

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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has officially launched a dedicated helicopter booking quota for senior citizens and specially-abled pilgrims for the sacred Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025.

This new feature is available through the official website of the Shrine Board and is aimed at making the journey smoother for elderly and differently-abled visitors.

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New Amenities and Facilities Launched

• Free tea Langar at Katra Railway Station Yatra Facilitation Centre


• Kadhi-Chawal added to langar menus at Adhkuwari and Bhairon Ghati


• Hawan Poojan now available at Adhkuwari Yagyashala

New Additions to Pilgrimage Route

• Queue complex at Darshani Deodi for 1,500 people


• Track expansion, new lighting, and drainage overhaul


• Opening of Shubra Bhawan for added accommodation


• New covered waiting area at Adhkuwari for Garbjoon Cave darshan

Modern Infrastructure with Traditional Devotion

Earlier this year, SMVDSB also allowed Aadhaar-based priority darshan for J&K citizens, and continues to integrate modern systems while preserving the spiritual sanctity of the pilgrimage.

Yatris will benefit from smoother transit, more hygienic facilities, and improved safety throughout the yatra.

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Conclusion: Making Yatra Inclusive and Dignified

This dedicated helicopter quota reflects the board’s goal of offering an inclusive and dignified pilgrimage experience. By introducing tailored services for vulnerable groups, Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025 is poised to be more comfortable, secure, and welcoming than ever before.

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