The issue had triggered protests with local residents and several Hindu organisations demanding reservation for Hindu candidates as the institute was being run with the donations at the Vaishnodevi Shrine.
The Chaitra Navratra commenced at Vaishno Devi Shrine with Sacred Shatchandi Yagya and enhanced facilities.
BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum of Vaishno Devi shrine. He was accompanied by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
A multi-tier security grid, comprising the Police, CRPF, and other paramilitary forces, is being put in place at the Vaishno Devi shrine ahead of Independence Day.
The CJI complemented the efforts being initiated by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to provide facilities to the visiting pilgrims and to make their pilgrimage a hassle-free experience.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the shrine board Anshul Garg on Friday held a meeting to assess security and operational preparedness of the shrine area.
Dr. Gopal Dutt said the number of injured people was also not confirmed, and the injured were taken to Naraina hospital.
A spokesman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said that the step was towards creating additional facilities for meeting the accommodation needs of the pilgrims who visit the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji.
As regards Solid Waste Management, a chain of Sewage Treatment Plants has been installed at various establishments to ensure discharge of treated effluents from the toilet blocks.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday paid obeisance at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
