Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 6: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma today visited Zeashta Devi Temple and took stock of the basic facilities there.
He interacted with the management of the temple and enquired about the facilities for the devotees.
The Minister was apprised that during the summer months the temple witnesses heavy rush of devotees due to which water requirement increases manifold. The management requested for adequate supply of drinking water to the temple. They also demanded upgradation of other basic facilities, like sanitation, regular supply of power, provision of solar lights, medical facilities etc.
The Minister issued on-the-spot instructions to the Chief Engineer, PHE, to ensure water supply to the temple as per the requirements. He assured the management regarding improving other required facilities. He appreciated the efforts of the management for creating and maintaining good infrastructure for the devotees who may wish to stay in the temple.
The Minister also paid obeisance and performed Pooja at the temple and prayed for the peace and welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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