Kishtwar, November 12: Leader of Opposition, J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Kumar Sharma (MLA Paddar-Nagseni), today laid the foundation stone for the construction and development of Dev Sathan River Front at Bhandarkoot, District Kishtwar, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS).
The project is being executed by PWD (R&B) Kishtwar under the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) of Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project and will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 442.86 Lakh (Rs. 4.42 Crore) within a period of two years.
The Dev Sathan River Front will include viewpoints, parking space for visitors and seating arrangements, where about 250 people can sit at a time and benefit from the facility. The project will enhance the religious, cultural and tourism significance of Bhandarkoot, besides providing improved facilities to devotees and visitors.
It will also contribute towards the beautification of the river front and promotion of local tourism.
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Leader of Opposition highlighted the importance of the project for the people of Kishtwar and assured all possible support for the holistic development of the district.
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar directed the executing agency, PWD (R&B) Kishtwar, to ensure quality and timely completion of the project so that the general public can avail its benefits at the earliest.
He further directed that, since the project is being executed near the Chenab River at Bhandarkoot, the safety of the development works must be ensured by constructing a protection wall. ExEn PWD (R&B) Kishtwar, Shamis Din besides other officers and officials, were present on the occasion.
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