Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today inaugurated a Selfie Point here at the historical Qilla Top under the #KISHTWAR. initiative. The site, aimed at adding to the town's tourism attraction and beautification, has been executed by the Municipal Council at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 lakh. The Selfie Point is part of the broader Town Beautification Project designed to uplift the aesthetic value of Kishtwar Township and promote its rich historical significance.
The DC appreciated the efforts of the Municipal Council for their work. He also directed KDA authorities to ensure regular maintenance of the park at Qilla Top to preserve its beauty for visitors. Later, the DC also inaugurated fountains at Hidyal Chowk and Shaheedi Mazaar, further adding to the beautification of Kishtwar town.
Qilla Top, located southwest of Kishtwar town, holds immense historical importance. The hillock was once home to a fort and palace built during the reign of the Rajas of Kishtwar, notably by Raja Kahan Paul. Over time, the fort and palace have disappeared, leaving behind the throne made of stone and two preserved guns, locally known as 'TOPE,' as remnants of the site's regal history.
The DC also inaugurated the Prefabricated Tehsildar's residence building constructed by the Mechanical and Hospital Sub- Division Kishtwar within the premises of the Tehsildar's office. The building has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 15 lakh. Earlier, the DC inspected the ongoing retrofitting work at the HRT Lift Scheme of the Jal Shakti Department for the Town. The DC directed ExEn PHE, to complete the work in a time bound manner.
The DC was accompanied by Executive Officer Municipal Council Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; ExEn Jal Shakti, Sunil Sharma; Executive Engineer PWD, Ravinder Kumar; AEE Mechanical and Hospital Sub-Division Kishtwar and other officers and concerned staff members.
