Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 20: Governor N. N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, chaired a meeting of the Committee of the Board (comprising Jammu based Members of the Board) to discuss issues relating to mule owners/handlers operating on the track between Katra and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
The meeting discussed a note prepared by the Chief Secretary, in compliance to the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), in the matter Gauri Maulekhi Vs. State of J&K and others.
The meeting was attended by B.B. Vyas, Chief Secretary, Dr. S. S. Bloeria, Dr. Ashok Bhan, H. L. Maini and Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shiv Kumar Sharma, all Jammu based Members of the Board. Dr. M. K. Kumar, Additional CEO of the Shrine Board also participated in the discussions.
The meeting discussed the NGT’s directions and the issues relating to the rehabilitation of mule operators.
Governor emphasised the need for a holistic/harmonious view being arrived at for time bound measures being taken to ensure the best possible rehabilitation of all the registered mule owners/handlers.
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