Jammu, Nov 11: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal on Sunday convened a high-level review meeting to examine the on-ground execution of conservation, structural restoration, and visitor accessibility projects across the historic Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex.
During the session, the Divisional Commissioner conducted an extensive appraisal of ongoing conservation initiatives, focusing on the meticulous restoration of iconic Dogra architectural landmarks, including the Darbar Hall, Raja Ram Singh Palace, Raja Amar Singh Palace, the Dogra Art Museum, and adjacent royal edifices. He assessed both physical progress and financial expenditure across each individual conservation package.
The deliberations also centered on critical civic and logistical interventions designed to enhance accessibility and tourist footfall. Key infrastructure schemes reviewed included the proposed multi-level parking facility, the construction of a designated connecting flyover from Jullaka Mohalla, and the engineering layout for a vertical passenger lift directly linking the Jammu Cable Car Project to the elevated heritage courtyard.
Kundal instructed all participating line departments and contracting agencies to prepare and submit an exhaustive matrix of site-specific bottlenecks, utility-shifting obstacles, and administrative impediments to ensure swift, coordinated resolution. Furthermore, he directed authorities to conduct a scientific footfall survey to evaluate daily visitor trends, enabling optimized crowd management and public amenity planning.
Emphasizing the cultural and economic importance of the palace complex in positioning Jammu as an independent heritage destination, the Divisional Commissioner stressed that quality standards and historical authenticity must be strictly maintained throughout the restoration process. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Executive Director Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS), Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B), and other senior administrative and engineering functionaries.
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