L-G Sinha conducts on-site inspection of Tawi Riverfront

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed the progress of Tawi Riverfront project.

The L-G directed the officers and implementing agencies to accelerate the pace of work for completion of the prestigious project in a time-bound manner.

Interacting with the mediapersons, the Lieutenant Governor said, “The work on the first phase of this flagship project under Jammu Smart City is expected to be completed by January 2025.”

Tawi Riverfront project will expand the tourism potential of Jammu. Many other projects and initiatives like Jambu Zoo, light and sound show, temple of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam have already been completed to further increase the tourism potential of Jammu Division.

“Around 5,000-6,000 people visit the Suchetgarh and Tirumala Tirupati Temple every day. The number is even higher during weekends. Efforts are being made to create more such destinations in Jammu city and Jammu region with the assistance of the Government of India. I hope that the people of Jammu will enjoy the Tawi Riverfront. I congratulate Jammu Smart City, it was a difficult project,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The L-G was accompanied by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary to the L-G Mandeep Bhandari and others.