Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the government was focusing to explore the full potential of Jammu and Kashmir’s pilgrimage tourism.
The delegations of All Party Development Committee (APDC) from Reasi; Yuva Rajput Sabha; and Pracheen Bhairav Mandir Trust today called on Sinha at Raj Bhavan here.
The delegation of All Party Development Committee led by its president, Sukh Dev Sharma apprised the Lt Governor of various developmental issues of district Reasi, including development of Sula Park, sanction of Gandola from Sula to Bhimgarh Fort Reasi, besides fixing the rates of sand and minor minerals and proper functioning of M C Hospital.
Meanwhile, a delegation of Yuva Rajput Sabha (J&K) led by its president, Rajan Singh met the Lt Governor and put forth the demand of declaring holiday on the birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh for honoring the great decisions and reforms brought by him during Dogra rule.
The Lt Governor while listening to the issues and demands of the delegations assured them of appropriate action on merit.
A delegation of Pracheen Bhairav Mandir Trust led by Chandan Datta comprising Mahant Romil Sharma and others called on the Lt Governor and put forth the demand of bringing Sri Kaal Bhairav Mandir, a unique religious and heritage site situated at Chowk Chabutra, Jammu, on the pilgrimage tourist map and developing tourist facilities there.
While interacting with members of the delegation, the Lt Governor said the government is giving a dedicated focus on exploring the full potential of J&K’s pilgrimage tourism by developing various religious tourist circuits across the UT.
He assured them of early redressal of their demand on merit.