• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Team
  • Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Lake City Times
No Result
View All Result
  • Top News
  • Region
  • City News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Edit-Oped
  • Tourism
  • National
  • World
  • ePaper
  • Top News
  • Region
  • City News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Edit-Oped
  • Tourism
  • National
  • World
  • ePaper
No Result
View All Result
Lake City News
No Result
View All Result
Home Top News

Jhelum Riverfront project to open up new avenues for tourism sector: Lt Governor

LCT Desk by LCT Desk
August 10, 2021
in Top News
Reading Time: 2min read
A A
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegram

READ ALSO

J&K people know their future lies with India: Lt Governor

Pahalgam terror attack painful, need to forget it, move forward: Shekhawat

Srinagar, August 09: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Monday 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, embankment along 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.
On being informed that the project is being executed in convergence of various departments, the Lt Governor directed for maintaining proper inter-departmental coordination, adopting best practices, and applying the learning gained from the experts for getting desired results on ground.
It was informed that in the first phase, 2 km stretch from Zero Bridge to Amira Kadal will be developed by the month of September.
Officials of Irrigation & Flood Control Department and Floriculture Department also briefed the Lt Governor about the roadmap prepared by their respective departments.
Keshav Varma, Chairman, Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) is sharing his expertise for the development of Jhelum River.
Pertinently, the UT Government is giving impetus to the speedy completion of all the other important water projects. Tawi Riverfront has also took momentum now and experts were roped in for the execution of this prestigious project.
Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government, H&UDD; Pandurang K. Pole, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Mohammad Aijaz, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, and concerned officers accompanied the Lt Governor.

Related Posts

Top News

J&K people know their future lies with India: Lt Governor

July 9, 2025
J&K people know their future lies with India: Lt Governor

Peerzadah Ummer Srinagar, Jul 8: Asserting that people of Jammu and Kashmir have realized that their future is secure with...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Top News

Pahalgam terror attack painful, need to forget it, move forward: Shekhawat

July 9, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack painful, need to forget it, move forward: Shekhawat

Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jul 9: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Tuesday termed the April...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Top News

Omar to visit West Bengal for tourism promotion

July 9, 2025
After Pahalgam attack Kashmiri people came on streets to show their anger: CM

Srinagar, Jul 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to visit West Bengal to participate in a tourism-related event and...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Top News

UT framework restricts development funding across J&K projects: Dy CM

July 9, 2025
Vande Bharat train set to increase tourist footfall, benefit all: Dy CM

Sajid Raina Srinagar, Jul 8: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday said the elected government is committed to addressing...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Top News

HCI opens application process for Hajj 2026

July 9, 2025
Hajj 2023 to be cheaper by 80k, each pilgrim to pay Rs 3.80 lakh

Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jul 8: The Haj Committee of India (HCI) has started accepting online applications for Haj-2026 and...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Top News

Amarnath Yatra crosses 1.11 lakh mark in 6 days

July 9, 2025
Amarnath Yatra completes one month

Umaisar Gull Ganie Srinagar, Jul 8: The annual Amarnath Yatra continues to witness a massive rush of devotees as over...

Read more
by LCT Desk
0 Comments
Next Post
BJP Sarpanch, wife shot dead in Anantnag

BJP Sarpanch, wife shot dead in Anantnag

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Team
  • Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2021 Lake City Times - Premium theme by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Top News
  • Region
  • City News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Edit-Oped
  • Tourism
  • National
  • World
  • ePaper

© 2021 Lake City Times - Premium theme by GITS.