Our vision to create inclusive spaces for citizens: LG Sinha
Dedicates Tawi Riverfront Project to public on Baisakhi Says it will become vibrant tourist destination
Jammu, Apr 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday dedicated the Tawi Riverfront Project (Phase-I), developed at a cost of Rs 156 crore, to the public, on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, envisioning inclusive, accessible, and enriching spaces for every citizen.
In Phase-1 of the Tawi Riverfront Project, Jammu Smart City Limited has developed promenades on the left bank, right bank, and the central island, creating four continuous stretches for walking, jogging, and cycling. A dedicated ghat area has also been developed for the sacred Tawi Aarti.
"Our vision is to create inclusive, accessible, and enriching spaces for every citizen. The Tawi Riverfront embodies this ethos with a seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where development harmonises with nature," the LG said.
The Lieutenant Governor was attending the three-day Tawi Mahotsav, organised by Jammu Smart City Limited, where he joined citizens for the Tawi Aarti and launched a series of transformative urban initiatives aimed at elevating the overall environment of the Tawi riverfront and surrounding area.
On the occasion, Sinha laid the foundation stone for a four-lane connecting road to the right bank with a bridge to decongest a critical stretch of the city and directly connect Bhagwati Nagar rotary with Jewel Chowk. The development of green spaces along the top promenade of the left bank was also launched, with the one-kilometre stretch set to transform the Tawi Riverfront into an ideal urban space and vibrant hotspot for residents and tourists.
The Lieutenant Governor said that under the Urban Challenge Fund, two major initiatives are being taken up: real estate monetisation of Phase-I and the extension of the riverfront from Bikram Chowk Bridge to Har Ki Paudi. “These initiatives will play a pivotal role in transforming the Tawi riverfront into a vibrant tourist destination, a premier recreational hub, and a dynamic economic centre,” he said.
Sinha added, “Our culture holds that cities along rivers retain even the winds infused with timeless values. Jammu embodies this truth. This ancient temple town is the heart of spirituality, culture, and a living metaphor. For millennia, this land has beckoned saints, philosophers, and artists, enriching itself with their cultural and spiritual legacies. Over the past five to six years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, we have strived to amplify Jammu's grandeur and cultural consciousness."
He further said that culture thrives only when lived and passed to the next generation through its values. "Those who built this city did not build it for themselves alone. They built it with confidence and trust that those who followed would understand and honour this priceless inheritance. The measure of a life is not what you gathered, but what you gave. Not what society offered you, but what you returned to it," he added.
The LG administered the Anti-Drug Pledge to citizens and felicitated the winners of the traditional dangal.
The event was attended by Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma; Member of Parliament and BJP J&K President Sat Sharma; Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma; Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Department Shaleen Kabra; Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department Mandeep Kaur; Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar; IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti; Municipal Commissioner Jammu and CEO Jammu Smart City Limited Devansh Yadav; MLAs Yudhvir Sethi, Arvind Gupta, Vikram Randhawa, and Surinder Bhagat; religious leaders; prominent citizens; and people from all walks of life.
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