A comprehensive security plan is in place at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine for the New Year, with over 550 CCTV cameras monitoring the yatra track and surrounding areas. An integrated command and control center, jointly manned by shrine board officials, police, and paramilitary forces, monitors live feeds 24/7. Enhanced technology, including advanced CCTV data analytics for crowd management, is being utilized to ensure pilgrim safety during the anticipated surge.