Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan today visited Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex (MMHC) to inspect the progress on renovation works being carried out for its conservation.
Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society, Deepika K. Sharma; Director Tourism Jammu; Director Archaeology; officials of Engineer wing of MMJHS and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
The Advisor went round the Heritage Complex and sought details about the status of the work from the concerned functionaries.
He directed to constitute a progress review committee, which shall analyze the work progress on regular basis and submit the report to the Board for further review.
The Executive Director briefed the Advisor about present status and informed that Emergency Stabilization of the various structures is also being undertaken in five blocks of Royal Palace complex.
The Advisor directed the Executive Director to work out a plan with regard to optimum utilization of the portions of Heritage Complex, which have been completely restored.
He directed the executing agency to take care of the original architectural features of the royal complex while executing the renovation work. He asked them to maintain social distancing and follow the SOPs while executing the work.
He emphasized upon paying special care to retain the aesthetic ambience of the precious heritage.
Seeking speedy execution, the Advisor asked the executing agency to avoid further delay in the completion of heritage site.