SRINAGAR: Shri Ravinder Pandita, Chairman, Save Sharda Committee and President of All India Kashmiri Samaj called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today and put forth important matters related to development of the Maa Sharda Temple, located at Teetwal along the LoC in Kupwara. He was accompanied by Shri Mahaveer Thusoo.
Shri Ravinder Pandita also discussed promotion of border and religious tourism, enhancement of pilgrim facilities including establishment of Yatri niwas at Teetwal. He informed that the Sharda Temple has seen a significant increase in footfall, with the number of visiting yatris crossing the 10,000 mark this year.
A delegation of Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation led by its President, Shri Tariq Dar called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.
The delegation comprised of Shri Imran Rashid, Chairman and Shri Abdul Manan Baba, Secretary, PEMA Foundation expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his continued support to the Pashmina Artisan Awards. They also lauded the UT Administration’s dedicated efforts to promote J&K’s artisans and their craftsmanship.
Shri Omar Kakroo, former President, Municipal Council, Baramulla called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today and put forth various developmental issues of Baramulla.
Subsequently, a delegation of J&K Handloom Cooperative Societies and Weavers Association headed by its President Shri Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, called on the Lieutenant Governor and submitted a memorandum highlighting dedicated measures for the growth and promotion of the handloom sector in the UT.


