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| CM takes stock of Jammu festival arrangements | | | Jammu, April 11
Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad visited Bahu Fort and Parade Ground areas here this evening and took stock of arrangements finalized for 3-day Jammu festival taking off from April 13.
Minister for Tourism Mr. Mohammad Dilawar Mir, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation Mr. Narinder Singh, Corporators, Secretary Tourism Mr. Naeem Akhtar, Director Tourism Jammu Mr. Ajay Khajuria and other senior officers accompanied Mr. Azad during the visit.
Chief Minister got appraisal of the programme details from the concerned officers for holding various events. He discussed venue-wise details of events being organized during the festival and said that the festival should be made a memorable occasion.
Stressing for closer coordination among various agencies to make the event a grand success, Mr. Azad said that all the events should be fully publicized for greater public participation. He emphasized that all roads, lanes, drains, bye-lanes and bazars should be kept neat and clean with city giving a festive look.
During his visit to Parade Ground, Chief Minister witnessed rehearsal of events. He emphasised that the ambience and programmes should reflect rich composite heritage of the state for which Jammu and Kashmir is known all over.
Chief Minister also took stock of pace of progress on setting up of aquarium-cum-awareness centre at Bahu Fort at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.47 crore. It is the biggest underground aquarium of its kind in the country and would be another landmark attraction in Jammu. It will comprise laboratory and multi-media centre, 24 aquarium caves, sea world, aquarium souvenir shop and refreshment corner. It will also be a research centre for scholars. The entire aquarium area has been built in the shape of a tube.
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