With the Centre having eased the security curbs in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) ahead of Bakr-Eid on Monday, the state administration has also announced measures to help state employees as well as the general public.

A press release issued by the state administration said that Eid preparations in the state were as usual with all bakery/poultry/mutton shops open on Sunday and long queues being seen outside them. "Traffic is plying smoothly in Srinagar City," it said.

According to a press release, the measures announced by the state administration are:

Treasuries and banks are being made functional during this period even on holidays. ATMs are functioning smoothly, and it has been ensured that the cash is replenished on a regular basis and people are drawing cash as and when required.

• Salaries of all employees and wages of DRWs/casual labourers etc. are being released.

• G.P. Fund/pension/gratuity and other payments are being made.

• Adequate sanitation arrangements have also been made through Municipal Corporations and Municipalities.

• To ensure 24x7 electric supply and immediate restoration of faults/breakdown, sufficient staff has been deployed and all receiving transmission/ distribution stations are fully functional. Adequate equipment (transmission cables and transformers) are also in stock.

• To ensure water supply, staff has been deployed at pumping stations and filtration plants round the clock.