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Lt. Governor visits Mubarak Mandi complex, inspecting the ongoing renovation work

Jammu December 15, 2020

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited the Mubarak Mandi complex and took a first hand appraisal of the status of conservation and restoration works being undertaken at the heritage complex. The Lt. Governor was accompanied by Raghvendra Singh, Secretary/CEO Development of Museums, Ministry of Culture GoI, BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary and Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to Lt. Governor.

The Lt. Governor took an extensive tour of various segments and sections of the Mubarak Mandi complex and sought a detailed briefing on the progress of the ongoing restoration and renovation works of the heritage complex. Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society, Deepika Sharma informed the Lt. Governor about the status of ongoing restoration work, besides several other important issues pertaining to the restoration of Dogra Art Museum, preservation of historical records and important components.

Later, a high level meeting was held at Raj Bhavan to discuss the restoration, preservation and conservation of Mubarak Mandi Jammu. A comprehensive plan for the preservation and restoration of heritage sites and places of historical importance has already been given in principle approval during the first meeting of the National Implementation Committee (NIC) for commemorating the 75th anniversary of India�s Independence, chaired by Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.