Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 4: M. Raju, Secretary PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, accompanied by Ashok Gandotra, Chief Engineer PHE, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan, here today.
Governor discussed with Secretary and Chief Engineer PHE about issues relating to the increasing requirement of water supply for the Mata Vaishnodevi pilgrimage and to meet the requirements of the shrine’s supporting establishments. After disscussions it was agreed that Secretary PHE will hold a further meeting with CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and other concerned officers for a complete review and assessment of arising demands.
Raju also briefed Governor about measures being taken for augmenting drinking water supply and irrigation facilities in various parts of the State for effectively meeting the existing and the speedily increasing demands in both these sectors and status of utilization of the available resources under various Central schemes. Governor advised high priority attention to the Jhelum dredging project.
Dr. S.S. Bloeria and B. B. Vyas, members Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board also met Governor.
Governor had extensive discussions with both the members about issues relating to the functioning of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Kakryal; time bound completion of Tarakote Marg, the new 7.4 km road from Katra to Adhkuwari and certain pressing matters relating to management of the rapidly enhancing challenges facing the pilgrimage.
Balwant Thakur, Regional Director, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) J&K and Director Natrang also called on Governor.
Thakur apprised the Governor about the activities undertaken by the ICCR Regional Branch Jammu during the past year and the programmes planned to be organized in 2018. He also informed the Governor about the dramatic performances staged by the Natrang Group with a particular focus on the preservation and promotion of the traditional art forms of the Jammu region.
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