JAMMU, JULY 31: Secretary, Tourism
Department Rigzin Sampheal today reviewed the functioning of Tourism department
in Jammu.
The Secretary
enquired about various infrastructure development projects in Jammu Province
under PMDP, CAPEX and State Plan. While reviewing the functioning,
Secretary Tourism enquired about the progress of Suchetgarh Border Tourism
project being implemented under “Integrated Development Projects in the State
of J&K” in Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan scheme. It was apprised
that the total cost of the project is Rs 4.9 crore encompassing different
components against which, the Directorate has registered expenditure to the
tune of Rs1.9 crore and as on date, 60% work has been executed.
The Secretary
Tourism also reviewed the work of Musical Water Fountain with Light and Sound
Show at Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu and proposed development of Raghunath Bazar, wherein
Secretary instructed the executing agency to frame DPRs for the
Phase-II. Other projects reviewed by Secretary Tourism included
development of tourist facility at Bhagwati Nagar, Cable Car project, Jhajjer
Kotli project, PRASAD, Amusement Park, Bhim Garh Fort, Reasi etc.
The Secretary asked
the officers to complete these projects within the stipulated time frame as per
the approved design and DPRs. Besides, the Secretary Tourism also
instructed the officers to start preparations for the “Jammu Festival” in right
earnest and advised the officers to submit a comprehensive proposal showcasing
the culture, cuisine, lifestyle, destination etc.
Parvez Sajad Kakroo, Director, Planning (Tourism Department), Shokat
Mehmood, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, Gulzar A Dar, Additional Secretary to
Government, Tourism Department, Pawan Gupta, Dy. Director Tourism (Maintenance
& Works), Jammu and other officers were also present during the meeting.
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