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 age-based yatris and divyang yatris for the sacred Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025.

This facility is available through the official website of the Shrine Board and is aimed at improving comfort for pilgrims needing extra assistance.

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New Amenities and Facilities Launched

• Complimentary refreshments 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

Improved Facilities for Yatris

• 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

Priority Access and Modernization

Earlier this year, SMVDSB also granted priority darshan to local residents, and continues to integrate modern systems while preserving the spiritual sanctity of the pilgrimage.

Devotees will experience smoother logistics, more hygienic facilities, and improved safety throughout the yatra.

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A Spiritual Journey Accessible to All

This dedicated helicopter quota reflects the board’s goal of offering an inclusive and dignified pilgrimage experience. By introducing special provisions for senior citizens and divyang pilgrims, Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025 is poised to be more comfortable, secure, and welcoming than ever before.

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