CS to lead committee for restoration, maintenance of J&K architecture, heritage

Following approval by the Executive Committee, the District Level Coordination-cum-Implementation Committees (DLCICs) will conduct the heritage census and survey of the shrines, temples and other religious and historic monuments in coordination with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and  Museums for their restoration, revival, preservation and maintenance.

The government today accorded sanction to the constitution of both these committees.

The DLCICs will also ascertain the need for revival, restoration and renovation of sacred religious assets and historic monuments; facilitate and coordinate such restoration, revival, preservation and maintenance work.

They will also collect funds and give grants for the fulfilment of the objective of the architecture restoration initative

Executive Committee will have the Chief Secretary Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as its chairman and other top brass government officials as members.

As per terms of reference, the DLCICs will prioritize and propose steps for protection and longevity of identified sacred and heritage structures and suggest steps for restoration, wherever any damage has occurred and also formulate and finalize appropriate action plans for this purpose and for the approval of  Executive Committee.