Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma today visited Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex to inspect the progress works being carried out for its conservation.He took stock of the works being executed for restoration of Durbar Hall and Dogra Museum, which have been taken up under Languishing Projects (JKIDFC) scheme.The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society, Deepika K. Sharma; Deputy Director Estates, Jammu, Elyas Khan; Deputy Director, Archives Archaeology & Museum Jammu Tsering Toshi; officials of Engineer wing of MMJHS and other concerned officers.The Executive Director briefed the Div Com about present status of the works being executed in Durbar Hall. She also informed that Emergency Stabilization of the various structures is also being undertaken in five (5) blocks of Royal Palace complex.The Divisional Commissioner directed Executive Director to work out a plan with regard to optimum utilization of those buildings of Heritage Complex which have been restored completely. He said these need to be put to the best public use as soon as possible.
Later, the Div Com conducted an extensive tour of Arnia area and inspected various development works there. During the tour, he visited Natral, Kanal, Bishnah and other adjoining villages and inspected ongoing development works.The Div Com directed the concerned officers to expedite the progress on all the development works for their timely completion.Meanwhile, he also interacted with farmers of the villages and inquired about the problems being faced by them. The farmers put forth their demands seeking development of check dams, restoration of dysfunctional tube wells for better irrigation facilities.The Divisional Commissioner directed the Engineers of Irrigation department to prepare the DPRs within months time for development of check Dams in the area. He also stressed on the need for preservation and conservation of water for irrigation use. He also directed the Irrigation officials to ensure functioning of dysfunctional tube wells in the area and early start of de silting of canals. He also asked concerned to initiate plantation drive at the open spaces of these villages. The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control, Assistant Commissioner Development Jammu, besides officers of Agriculture, horticulture and other concerned departments.