Guv reviews infra projects at Vaishno Devi shrine

Jammu, March 17

Governor NN Vohra, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, today visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and reviewed the projects under construction in the shrine area.

The Governor inspected the work on the passenger ropeway between Bhawan and Bhairon Ghati and visited the new floor created on the terrace of Manokamna Bhawan-II for establishing automatic fare collection counters and gateway, waiting area for the ropeway passengers and the ramp leading to the ropeway cabins.

The Governor was accompanied by Additional Chief Executive Officer of the shrine board MK Kumar and Chief Engineer MM Gupta.

Vohra directed proper regulatory mechanisms be put in place and the two-way speed of the ropeway be synchronised with the maximum haltage period at Bhawan Temple to ensure against any overcrowding or stampeding.

The Joint General Manager of M/s RITES, RK Sharma, informed the Governor that the installation of mechanical components of the passenger ropeway had been completed. The board’s Chief Engineer informed the Governor that the allied works of the ropeway were in the advanced stage of completion and work had been started on the automatic fare collection system.

The Governor also took stock of the installation of the Siar Dabri-Bhawan material ropeway, which will be started on a trial basis within a fortnight. He asked the Chief Engineer to prepare detailed engineering drawings for early start of work on the exit track extension from Bhawan.

The Governor travelled on the upcoming Tarakote Marg and reviewed the construction of the rain shelters.

Earlier, the Governor visited the shrine along with First Lady Usha Vohra and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the state. On the eve of Navratras, the Governor reviewed arrangements for the pilgrims. — TNS

Inspects rain shelters

The Governor travelled on the upcoming Tarakote Marg and reviewed the construction of the rain shelters. He visited the shrine along with First Lady Usha Vohra and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the state.