Radio Frequency-Based Tracking System Launched Along Track To Vaishnodevi Shrine

This setup has been installed along the track in view of security concerns as around one crore pilgrims visit the Mata Vaishnodevi shrine annually.

A verification kiosk integrated with radio frequency identification device (RFID)-based tracking system has been launched for porters and operators of mules and palanquin services along the 13-km track leading to the shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Trikuta hills, officials said on Tuesday. This setup has been installed along the track in view of security concerns as around one crore pilgrims visit the shrine annually. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board CEO Ramesh Kumar launched the verification kiosk to ensure that no illegal and unauthorised operators are on the track leading to the shrine. "This system improves verification of genuine operators and also in monitoring the movement of ponies, pithus (porters) and palkis (palanquins) but also strengthening overall security measures," Mr Kumar said.