Katra, Feb. 26 -- Early Times Report

A hi-tech computerized pre-paid system, integrated with CCTV Cameras and Video Conferencing facilities, for hiring Ponies, Pithoos and Palkis, was launched from Katra today for the facilitation of pilgrims to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji. This facility will be available to the pilgrims round the clock.

This system was formally inaugurated by B S Tuti, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi; in the presence of Simrandeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB); Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi; and Nisha Nathyal, SSP, Reasi at a function held at the Spiritual Growth Centre at Katra today.

The system has integrated nine Pre...