Management of shrines in Jammu
Management of shrines in Jammu
I n the instant case , that of concerning the affairs regarding the revered Hindu shrines of great importance from many angles, the indifference and apathy exhibited by the UT Government, we are afraid, is a question of apeculiar mindset. After the world famous Shrine of Mata ShriVaishnoDevi inKatra , Shri Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district and Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata BalaSundri Shrines in Kathua district hold a particular level of reverence among the devotees and hence carry the requisite importance of management and maintenance too. There can be no qualms in respect of the management, administration and governance of these shrines to be in impeccable manner, transparent manner and in such a way that there were adequate facilities and comforts for the visiting devotees . Had some measure of funds problem from the Government treasury accruable to these shrines been there, we could have given some lever
No step initiatedeven after amendments in Acts by MHA
Mohinder Verma
JAMMU, Dec 21: In a testimony of non-serious approach towards three highly revered religious places of Jammu region, the Government has failed to establish full-fledged Boards for better administration, management and governance of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district and Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrines in Kathua district.
As per the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Act, 2008 and Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrine Act, 2013, the administration, management and governance of these shrines and shrine fund vest in the respective Boards. These Boards are supposed to provide all the facilities for the convenience of the pilgrims and undertake developmental activities concerning the shrines and in the adjoining areas.