Jhelum Riverfront Project To Open Up New Avenues For Tourism Sector, Making Srinagar City More Vibrant: Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the iconic Zero Bridge and took on-spot assessment of development and beautification of Jhelum River on the lines of Sabarmati Riverfront.
Jhelum river reflects the culture and history of the valley. It is important to ensure scientific execution of work keeping in view the aesthetic value of the river, besides taking the ecology factor into consideration, the Lt Governor told the officials.
Once completed, the project will open up new avenues for tourism sector, thus making Srinagar city more vibrant, observed the Lt Governor.
During his visit, the Lt Governor enquired about the mechanism being laid down for the development of upcoming attractions and facilities to be made available to the visitors.
He also took stock of the works being executed under different components of the project including the development of pathways along Jhelum revetment, public utilities, an embankment along the riverbank, parks, Wi-fi zones and illumination work.
The Lt Governor passed specific directions to the concerned officers for completion of the project within the set timelines without any delay.
