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 elderly pilgrims and disabled devotees 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 those with physical limitations.

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Expanded Offerings in 2025 Yatra

• Permanent tea service 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

Infrastructure Upgrades Along the Track

• Queue complex at Darshani Deodi for 1,500 people


• Track widening, new decorative street lights, 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 granted priority darshan to local residents, 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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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 reserved booking systems for vulnerable groups, Vaishno Devi Yatra 2025 is poised to be more comfortable, secure, and welcoming than ever before.

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