MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): The year-wise number of pilgrims who undertook the Amarnath pilgrimage during las
three years and the total expenditure incurred by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is as under:
Year No. of Expenditure Rs. pilgrims In lacs
2006 3,47,000 265.69
2007 2,96,656 300.18
2008 5,33,368 284.95
During the current year till 15th July 2009, a total of 3,01,297 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. The
number of Yatris for the Current year will increase and cannot be estimated as it will depend on weather, etc.
Apart from the Shrine Board, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir also earmarks funds for providing various civic
amenities. The details of such expenditure are not centrally maintained.
(b): There is no proposal under consideration of the Government to grant subsidy to Amarnath pilgrims.
(c) & (d): Doesn’t arise in view of (b) above.
