JAMMU, Feb 24:
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said equitable and inclusive development of all the three regions – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh – was the priority of his five years government.
The three regions, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, received similar attention on the development front,” Mr Abdullah said after laying foundation of Ropeway Project between Peerkhoo- Mahamaya-Shahbad near Bahu Fort here this noon. “Those who are blowing the trumpet of regionalism are actually attempting to divide the people and hide the facts,” he said and added that during the last five years, all the cherished projects in Jammu city were realised to the maximum. The Chief Minister said establishment of the Central University, launch of fourth bridge over river Tawi and its completion, construction of artificial lake, launch of flyover, completion of Jammu Golf Course, foundation of Gandola project after two decades and work on upgradation of Jammu Airport to the status of one of the best and modern airports of the country were the significant projects of the current tenure of the coalition government.
He also highlighted the richness of the state in heritage-tourism and said, “The historical depository, cultural diversity and renowned places of pilgrimage are the speciality of the state.”
Jammu possesses a novel position in this regard and linking of Katra with the railways would have no effect on the trade and economy of Jammu city as it exists as the winter capital of the state and as hub of trade and economy, he added. “By launching this project, the desire of the people of Jammu to have a Gandola like Gulmarg has been fulfilled,” said the Chief Minister.
He further said the upcoming artificial lake in river Tawi and restoration of Mubarak Mandi Heritage complex will give considerable boost to the efforts of the government to rope in more and more tourists to Jammu.
The Jammu ropeway will consist of two sections. Section-I, 1,137 metre, will be between Peerkhoo to Mahamaya and Section-II, 453 metre, from Mahamaya Park to Shahbad. The ropeway will comprise of mono-cable detachable Gandola system of six seater for 600 people per hour with imported grips, rope, cabins and other critical components. The project is likely to cost over Rs 40 crore and is aimed to be completed in 30 months.
For Terminal-I over 28 kanals of land and for Terminal-II over 56 kanals of land at Mahamaya and for Terminal-III about 15 kanals of land at Shahbad near Bahu Fort are being acquired for the project.
(AGENCIES)
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