Improving quality of life of every citizen prime objective govt: LG

TNN Bureau. Updated: 12/8/2022 12:23:16 PM Front Page

Inaugurates multilevel Parking in Jammu, direct officials to complete Mubarak Mandi conservation project in time frame

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said improving the quality of life of people is the prime objective of his administration and reiterated his commitment of making the Union Territory a "fear-free, corruption-free society".
Moreover, he also directed the officials to take every possible measure to ensure completion of the ongoing Mubarak Mandi conservation project within the set time frame.
Inaugurating a multi-level parking facility at Panjtirthi near the Raj Bhavan here, he also shared the vision of his administration for urban rejuvenation and the efforts being made to achieve three goals- sustainability, efficiency and creation of a vibrant society.
To realise these goals, he underscored the significance of public participation in the development process and said "the power of janbhagidari will shape the future of our socio-economic growth".
However, he said at the same time there should be a balance of rights and duties of citizens to spur overall development with basic facilities, employment opportunities and maintenance of resources.
The lieutenant governor also reiterated the administration's commitment to fulfil the resolution of making Jammu and Kashmir "fear-free, corruption-free society".
Meanwhile, chairing the governing body meeting of Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society at the Raj Bhavan, Sinha directed the officials to take every possible measure to ensure completion of the ongoing Mubarak Mandi conservation project within the set time frame.
Mubarak Mandi, located in the heart of the old walled city overlooking the Tawi river, was the main seat of Dogra dynasty till 1925 when the last Maharaja Hari Singh moved to the Hari Niwas palace in the northern part of Jammu.
The conservation of the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex was taken up in 2006 and later the government set up the Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society, comprising top government functionaries and prominent citizens of Jammu as members, to ensure fast track decision making, transparency and close monitoring of the conservation work.
Chairing the governing body meeting of Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society at the Raj Bhavan here, the Lt Governor advised the officers to work in an integrated manner with top conservation experts, engineering and Institutions for strengthening of hill along circular road below the Mubarak Mandi area.
The meeting discussed several important matters relating to the restoration of Mubarak Mandi complex and speedy execution of works and projects, an official spokesman said.
Sinha directed officials to take every possible measure to ensure ongoing conservation projects are completed within the set time frame. "Our heritage is not only our identity but it also connects our past to future generations. Mubarak Mandi is a symbol of our inherited traditions and priceless social values. Conservation efforts must reflect its true historical, artistic and aesthetic values".
The spokesman said the meeting also decided to establish a project management unit within two months.
He said directions were issued to officials to fully utilise the four buildings restored in the complex, besides ensuring that nobody is allowed near the delicate structure that are undergoing restoration. The Lt Governor also sought the status of works being undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, he also extended greetings to all members of the armed forces and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day.
In a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here, Director Sainik Welfare Department, Brig (Retd) Gurmeet Singh Shan pinned the Armed Forces Flag on the jacket of the Lt Governor and Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta.
Paying tributes to the bravehearts of armed forces, Sinha said that the flag day is an opportunity for the countrymen to express their gratitude and show solidarity with the armed forces personnel.
"I salute the courage and dedication of our soldiers and acknowledge with gratitude their valour and service to our country," Sinha said.
Sinha appealed to the people to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund, set up for the welfare of soldiers, the ex-servicemen, and their families.
Brigadier Shan later briefed the Lt Governor on the initiatives taken up by the department for the welfare of veterans, Veer Naris', their dependents and the serving Armed Forces personnel.


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