SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired the 29th meeting of the Executive Body of the Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS), focusing on the adaptive reuse of the restored heritage structures and creating allied infrastructure for the increasing footfall to the conserved site.
The meeting addressed the crucial agenda points concerning the ongoing conservation, adaptive reuse and development of the Mubarak Mandi Royal Palace Complex, a significant heritage site in Jammu.
Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Culture; Secretary, Law; Executive Director, MMJHS; MD, Cable Car Corporation and Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums.
The Chief Secretary impressed upon the MMJHS to take proactive measures towards expeditious completion of the ongoing works besides focusing on adaptive reuse of the structures restored till date. He observed that the heritage complex is an iconic tourism project in the heart of the Jammu city and its potential should be optimally utilized in attracting the heritage lovers towards this site. He emphasized that this place should be made a culturally vibrant place as the culture and heritage are closely interlinked.
Earlier, Principal Secretary, Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma, gave an outline of the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex (MMHC) conservation measures and the achievements made so far, in this direction. He also threw light on the objectives of the department in conserving this complex and the future roadmap for its rejuvenation as the thriving tourist hub in the Jammu region.
Executive Director, MMJHS, Deepika Sharma, gave a detailed overview of the progress made on ongoing conservation works besides the status of other infrastructure required to make this complex much more attractive for the tourists.
The meeting discussed an updated adaptive reuse plan for Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, developed in collaboration with INTACH. The plan proposes innovative uses for conserved structures, including museums, educational spaces, and awareness initiatives, for buildings like Raja Ram Singh Palace, Raja Amar Singh Palace, Darbar Hall and Dogra Museum.
The Executive Body deliberated on the adaptive re-use of the Old Library Building as a cafeteria, a project restored by JSCL at an allotted cost of ₹3.14 crore.
CS chairs 29th Executive Body meeting of MMJHS
