Mughal Garden of Kashmir-Scoop News
Srinagar, August 31(Scoop News)-J&K Minister of State for Floriculture, Animal Husbandry, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today said that safeguarding of heritage sites including world famous Mughal Gardens is prime concern of present government. He said identity of any nation is correlated with its cultural, tradition, language and heritage, adding that government has taken various initiatives for the revival and conservation of heritage sites in the J&K.
The Minister said this during his visit to Shalimar Mughal garden to take stock of on-going renovation and development works going on at a cost of Rs. 3.62 crore. He said executing agencies have been directed to preserve its antique characteristics so that its natural scenic beauty and imaginative attractiveness is not disturbed or altered.
The Minister was accompanied by the Directors of Floriculture, Horticulture, Chief Engineer PHE, political and social activist, Sheikh IshfaqJabbar and other concerned officers.
Gurezi enjoined upon officers to speed up the pace of work and complete all developmental works in stipulated time. He called for judicious utilization of funds. He directed the concerned officers to keep the lighting system of the garden illuminated till late hours so that visitors can stay upto late hours and enjoy natural beauty.
The Minister also interacted with tourists and asked about the hospitality of J&K. He appealed the people in general and traders related with tourism industry to provide better hospitality and services to all the tourists and greet them with love, brotherhood and compassion so that Kashmiri tradition of humanity and harmony is acknowledged world over and sustained.
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