Jammu Tawi, May 17: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting of District administration Kishtwar and other stakeholder departments to review the arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of Annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra.
Reviewing annual Yatra arrangements which generally start from July 25, it was informed that varied works have been identified for development of basic facilities, roads, power supply, buildings, improvement of communication services etc in the Shrine area and the en-route. The DC informed that the estimates of various works have been done and tenders would be floated within days for early start of required works.
The Div Com reviewed the status of roads and was informed that 66 KM Kishtwar to Gulabgarh (Padder) road was already there and another 21 KM PMGSY road will be completed from Gulabgarh Padder towards Machail Mata Bhawan by the end of June, 2023. He directed the Executive Engineer to expedite the pace of work and complete more length for smooth conduct of Yatra.
Regarding the power supply facility, the DC Kishtwar informed that a dedicated genset was already in place for the Shrine area and a solar plant will be installed to cater the power requirements in the shrine.
The Div Com also instructed Chief Engineer JPDCL to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply was ensured during the Yatra days.
