Chief Minister seems to have developed much interest in the heritage of the State in general but of Kashmir in particular. For too long a time, the heritage issue in the State remained in cold store owing to political considerations. For example, the rich heritage we have inherited from the days of Dogra rule did not attract the attention of the populist Government. There are no two opinions that Dogra ruling dynasty added and enriched our civilizational fund. Soon after the accession of the State and removal of the Maharaja, the populist regime did not feel interested in highlighting the positive aspects of continued culture and heritage.
However, with the passage of time, and on the behest of the representatives of the people, the Government found it unavoidable to realize the cultural relevance of monuments of heritage. By slow degrees, restoration of heritage sites and structures became part of expansion of tourism industry in the State. Now it has dawned upon the authorities that the heritage sites could become objects of great attraction for the tourist coming from different parts of the country and abroad to know more of Kashmir. A cruise on Jhelum from zero bridge down to the Safa Kadal Bridge will be immensely enchanting to the tourist as they will be briefed about historical structure still extent in their originality. The Chief Minister has specifically spoken about the Old Assembly complex which was the seat of Dogra rulers but later on became the important centre of law makers of the State.
We appreciate that our fund of heritage should be preserved and protected for the posterity. We also feel satisfied that visitors from within the country and outside should be given the opportunity of visiting these heritage sites. This will give them an impression about the glorious past of the State and they will go with happy remembrances of their visit to Kashmir.
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