The 63rd meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was held at the Raj Bhavan here on Saturday under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman of the Shrine Board.
At the outset, the Governor chairing the first meeting of the Board since taking over in August this year, complimented the Board Members and lauded their commitment and valuable contributions for creating and continually upgrading facilities for convenience of the pilgrims.
The Governor reviewed the implementation of the Master Plan for Bhawan and the extended shrine area prepared by the school of planning and architecture, New Delhi, to be executed in phases, and directed the CEO of the Board to ensure timely implementation of the various components of the Master Plan for establishing infrastructural facilities for the visiting pilgrims in a planned and holistic manner. He also emphasized on expeditious planning and construction of New Durga Bhawan for providing on-floor free of cost accommodation facilities for pilgrims by maximizing the utilization of space.
The Governor directed CEO and other Board officers for making maximum use of technological interventions in the interest of pilgrims and, side by side, promote conservation of environment and ensure upkeep of sanitation and hygiene in the shrine area.