District Development Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, chaired a meeting to review heritage conservation and restoration projects under the Jammu & Kashmir Architecture & Heritage Scheme. The projects aim to preserve Kishtwar’s historical, spiritual, and cultural identity while promoting heritage-based tourism.
The reviewed projects include Preservation of Sai Draman Heritage Site at Bhaguna Panchayat Block Nagseni, Preservation of Bhatan Dimiji Buddhist Site at Nagseni Doda, Renovation and Restoration of Devigol Jwala Mata Temple along with the Holy Spring at Bunjwah, Revival and Restoration of Raghunathji Temple at Kishtwar, and Construction of a Dramshalla at Haloti (Machail) in the Padder region.
Sharma directed the Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings) to undertake construction, boundary fencing, and footpath tiling strictly following architectural guidelines, ensuring traditional archaeological patterns and historical aesthetics are preserved. “The preservation of these important cultural landmarks will contribute to the socio-cultural development of the region while enhancing its religious tourism potential,” Sharma stated.
The concerned engineering wings of Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings) Divisions Kishtwar and Padder were directed to ensure timely execution plans focusing on aesthetic harmony, structural sustainability, environmental sensitivity, sanctity, and cultural essence of the heritage assets.
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