Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, among the historic sites damaged during recent rains
Jammu, Sept 19: Taking cognizance of reports on widespread damage to historic monuments caused by torrential rains in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister’s Secretariat has directed the Culture Department to submit an action-taken report and initiate restoration measures without delay.
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The Secretariat’s Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita), in Communication No. CMS/PS&O/1650, enclosed excerpts from recent reports highlighting that over a dozen monuments, including the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, were battered by the unprecedented rains. The matter has been termed a “public issue,” requiring urgent attention.
According to official sources, many of the structures built with lime mortar and mud plaster have suffered cracks and seepage, making them vulnerable to collapse. Experts noted that immediate intervention could worsen the condition and that restoration may begin only after two to three months.
Sites Affected
- Mubarak Mandi Complex (Jammu): Severe damage to Gol Ghar, Nazool Office wall, Miyan Mota Samadhi Deodi, and Pink Hall wall.
- Bhimgarh Fort (Reasi): Rs 20 lakh tentatively estimated for repairs.
- Chingus Sarai (Rajouri): Rs 50 lakh proposed for waterproofing and plastering.
- Poonch Fort: Rs 390.10 lakh approved; Rs 50 lakh already released for conservation works.
- Ladden Kotli Fort (Udhampur): Rs 50 lakh sanctioned; Rs 2 crore needed for Charai Muttal Bowli Complex.
- Zorawar Singh Palace (Reasi): Rs 3 crore proposed under heritage scheme.
- Samba Fort: Rs 20 lakh proposed for protection works.
Officials emphasized that since the Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums lacks a dedicated conservation wing, the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society will be required to prepare detailed estimates for restoration.
- Issue: Torrential rains damaged multiple historic monuments in J&K
- Action: CM’s Secretariat seeks action-taken report from Culture Deptt
- Key Sites: Mubarak Mandi, Poonch Fort, Bhimgarh Fort, Chingus Sarai, Zorawar Singh Palace
Source: Jammu News Portal
Labels: Heritage, Culture, Jammu, Development
Tags: #MubarakMandi #Heritage #Culture #JammuAndKashmir #Monuments
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