SRINAGAR: J&K Government on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSW Foundation for restoration and conservation of Shalimar and Nishat Gardens.
In the presence of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, the MoU was signed by Sh. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Commissioner/Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, and Ms. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Foundation.
As part of this commitment, JSW Foundation led by its Chairperson will assist and support the Government of J&K, both financially and technically in preserving the two heritage gardens under CSR.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor termed the signing of MoU as a new beginning in the conservation of the historic sites which are the hallmarks of J&K’s rich cultural heritage legacy.
J&K is blessed with an unparalleled wealth of cultural heritage which needs to be showcased to the world: LG
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Hoteliers meet DC, highlight issues of Shiv-Khori, Vaishnodevi shrines
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KATRA, Apr 15: A delegation of Hotel & Restaurant Association, Katra, met DC Reasi, Ajay Kumar Sharma, who is also Vice-Chairman of Shiv Khori Shrine Board, in presence of Chairman DDC Reasi Saraf Singh Nag and apprised him of various issues pertaining to Shiv Khori and Vaishnodevi shrines.
The delegation, comprising of the Association President Rakesh Wazir, Sr Vice President Virender Kesar, Members Rajinder Singh Manhas, Mangal Singh and others, requested that the helicopter service between Katra-Shiv Khori and ropeway at Shiv Khori be started on Public-Private partnership basis at the earliest. In addition to a big facility to the pilgrims, it will prove to be a big attraction to the Yatries and will boost the Shiv Khori Yatra in a big way and economy of Union Territory even as no investment of the Government will get involved because total investment will be made by the private inves