Baltal, Jul 2: Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India, on Thursday visited the Baltal axis to review the sanitation arrangements and solid waste management plan put in place for the smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, which commenced today. On his arrival, Soan was received by Director General, Rural Sanitation, Jammu & Kashmir, Anoo Malhotra. During the visit, he inspected the sanitation infrastructure and facilities established along the Baltal axis and reviewed the preparedness of the sanitation workforce and support systems to ensure a clean, hygienic and environmentally sustainable pilgrimage. The Additional Secretary also visited the Solid Waste Management Plant at Domail Camp, where he took stock of the mechanisms for collection, segregation, processing and scientific disposal of waste generated during the Yatra. He interacted with sanitation workers and appreciated their commitment and dedicated services in maintaining cleanliness despite the challenging terrain and weather conditions.