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Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Jammu, Dec 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a review meeting of the Department of Culture, emphasizing the revival of J&K’s cultural heritage and infrastructure. He called for the swift establishment of Tehzeeb Mahal in Srinagar as a hub for local artists to showcase their talent and preserve J&K’s rich legacy.
Omar Abdullah directed the revival of the Naagar Nagar restoration project at Hari Parbat, stalled for a decade, and urged the development of a comprehensive Cultural Policy through stakeholder consultation. He also emphasized filling departmental vacancies to ensure smooth operations.
Principal Secretary Culture Suresh Gupta highlighted department initiatives, including restoration of the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, digitization of archival records (fully complete in Jammu, 50% in Srinagar), and relocation of six lakh records to a new ₹7.2 crore facility near Kala Kendra.
The review covered key projects like the modernization of the SRS Library under the Smart City Project, restoration of 16 heritage sites, and operationalization of a new archival repository. The Tehzeeb Mahal presentation showcased its architectural design and cultural significance, reaffirming the government’s commitment to heritage preservation.
