Minister reviews developmental works being executed
to restore heritage complex
JAMMU, MARCH 13: Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti today
stressed upon the concerned agencies for taking measures to restore and
preserve Mubarak Mandi complex, one of the major architectural heritage
landmarks of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister was chairing a meeting of consultants
to reviews the statues of various development works being executed by different
agencies to restore the complex.
Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez, Consultants for
Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society Munish Pandit and Shikha Jain and various other
concerned were present in the meeting.
The Minister was informed that the task of
initiating necessary measures for the preservation of Mubarak Mandi complex and
restoring it to its original grandeur are at full swing.
Mufti directed for establishing suitable structure
along the river side, besides renovating certain structures in central court
area and making the site open for public within
one year.
He also directed for installing digital panels to
educate the people visiting the place about its history and background, besides
making them aware that what kind of developmental work are being executed to
restore the heritage complex.
The Minister stressed for developing a mobile phone
application to show case how the structure would look like at different stage
of its renovations and restoration process.
He also urged for taking innovative measures for
the promotion and preservation different art works including wall painting,
besides looking into the pros and cons of the reuse plan of the heritage
structure.
Mufti also directed for organizing exhibitions of
the archived art works with innovative and attractive themes, besides
encouraging artists to participate and showcase their work in these
exhibitions.
He directed the officers to synergize their efforts
so that the requisite results are achieved within the stipulated timeframe and
also get necessary feedback about the status of work and implementation of
various initiatives on the ground.
The Minister sought coordination and cooperation
among departments so that target achieving mechanism can be initiated. He also
stressed upon concerned officials to work in synergy and enthusiasm to achieve
tangible results on ground to preserve and promote the heritage site.
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