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| CS calls for incentive-based policy for manuscript digitization | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to assess and expedite efforts for revival, restoration, preservation and maintenance of the rich heritage and architectural legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on key heritage projects besides working out modalities for ensuring promotion and preservation of the region's unique blend of cultural and traditional legacy in the form of exquisite manuscripts.
Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, IT Department; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Commissioner Secretary, Culture; Secretary, PWD; Commissioner, JMC; Director, Archaeology & Archives; Chief Engineers and other concerned officers.
The Chief Secretary issued several key directives regarding framing of incentive based policy for digitization of valuable manuscripts lying with the public. He emphasized for acknowledging the contributors by returning their original manuscripts post-digitization to encourage wider participation in this heritage preservation initiative.
Observing the current status of different architecture and heritage conservation projects, the Chief Secretary asked the department of Archaeology & Archives to intensify the restoration efforts, ensuring visible progress on ground. The department was also impressed upon to utilize released funds effectively to meet project deadlines.
As far as the cultural revitalization of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex (MMHC) is concerned, the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, was directed to transform MMHC into a culturally vibrant space by organizing cultural evenings in collaboration with the Academy of Art, Culture & Languages.
The Chief Secretary also emphasized upon the need for adaptive reuse of restored structures at MMHC. He tasked the Department of Archaeology with developing a robust reuse plan for restored structures at MMHC. He noticed that failure to repurpose these structures would undermine the restoration efforts made so far. He maintained that keeping such structures idle would render them into dilapidation which is highly unacceptable.
Regarding engagement of Transaction Advisor (TA) for heritage hotel at MMHC, the Chief Secretary advised the concerned to approach the Finance Department seeking their guidance on engaging TA for the adaptive re-use of this valuable heritage property. This included the proposed heritage hotel, to be developed under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis for development of sustainable tourism in the Jammu city.
In order to promote the region's cultural heritage, the Chief Secretary called for instituting awards recognizing outstanding contributions in preserving J&K's cultural identity. He also suggested holding painting competitions highlighting the lives and contributions of saints like Lalla Ded to educate younger generations and inculcate in them the aesthetic value of our significant heritage and traditions prevalent here in the past.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress made in formulation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for modernization of SPS Museum, Srinagar, and instructed its finalization within 15 days. He emphasized upon taking up this work for execution in the upcoming summer season.
The Chief Secretary directed the IT Department to create an online portal for documenting and showcasing activities held across all the districts during celebration of Constitution Day and the 150th Birth Anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel. |
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