Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 3: Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmed Mir today took stock of pace of progress on various mega projects under execution in Jammu city.
He visited Golf Course Sidhra Jammu and inspected ongoing work on Club House and expansion of the Golf Field. Rs 60.70 crore 18 hole Golf course is being developed in two phases.
The Minister was informed that 13-holes of the Golf Course have already been completed, while the work on remaining holes is in full swing. The Minister also took round of the Golf course and reviewed the progress on landscaping work.
Later, the Minister also inspected work on development of River Tawi Front Jammu. The beautification project sanctioned under Centrally sponsored scheme would be completed at a cost of Rs. 3.99 crore. The expected date of completion of the project is March, 2015.
The Minister was informed that the project has various components including construction of park and other allied work on left bank of River Tawi, construction of path/walkways including walling on left bank of River Tawi, construction of park including landscaping and other allied works on right bank of river Tawi, construction of three kiosks, development of 5 ornamental view points , installation of High Mast Lights at various locations, illumination by using 3 meter ornamental molded cast iron poles with ornamental brackets along with the paths/walkways, construction of two public convenience, etc.
Meanwhile, the Minister also visited Raghunath market to take on spot appraisal of the progress on the Raghunath Bazar beautification project. He asked the executing agencies to work with utmost zeal and dedication for the early completion of this prestigious project.
He said that beautification of Raghunath Bazar, the nerve centre of Jammu, would add to the tourism attraction of the city. The Minister appreciated the ornamental poles, PSP fabricated by SICOP. He also liked the footpath tiles laid by the PWD.
He also visited Ashok Market at Raghunath Bazar and listened to the demands of the shopkeepers and assured them that the market would be developed on modern lines.
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