In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual Machail Mata yatra in the Kishtwar district of Jammu division is picking up pace with over 30 thousand devotees already paying obeisance at the 9,705 feet high shrine.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the 43-day yatra commenced on July 25 and is scheduled to conclude on 5th September. This year, the district administration has taken far-reaching measures to facilitate the devotees to make their yatra comfortable and safe. These include the installation of a first-of-its-kind 30 KW hybrid solar power plant, a 4G Mobile tower, and electricity to Machail village, easing the arduous spiritual journey of the devotees.