Jammu: On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated the Tawi Riverfront Project (Phase-I), developed at a cost of Rs 156 crore, to the public, an official press release informed.
It said 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 LG was attending the 3-day long Tawi Mahotsav, organized by Jammu Smart City Limited, where he joined the citizens for the Tawi Aarti, and launched a series of transformative urban initiatives aimed at elevating the overall environment of the Tawi riverfont and the surrounding area.
On the occasion, the LG laid the foundation stone for 4-lane connecting road to the right Bank with a bridge to decongest a critical stretch of 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 by the LG. The one-kilometre stretch will transform Tawi Riverfront into an ideal urban space and a vibrant hotspot for residents and tourists.
The LG said 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.
He emphasised that 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.
The LG observed that 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-six years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, we have strived to amplify Jammu’s grandeur and cultural consciousness,” the LG said.
The LG 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 honor 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 further said.
The LG administered the Anti-Drug Pledge to the citizens. He also felicitated the winners of the traditional dangal.
LG attends upgradation ceremony of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at GMC Jammu
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday underscored the importance of selfless service, calling on people to work collectively for the welfare of society, the city, and the nation.
Speaking at a ceremony to mark the upgradation of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at Government Medical College here, he urged people to commit to the cause of feeding the needy and building a legacy worthy of pride, an official press release said.
The LG also called upon all sections of society to unite in the fight against drug abuse.
“Our aim should be selfless service to our neighbours, our city, and the nation that unites us. A strong J&K means strong families, strong communities…when we uplift every sector, we uplift the Union Territory as a whole,” Sinha said.
“There is no higher duty than serving those in need. Sewa Bharti has honored that duty by nourishing bodies, restoring souls, and affirming the dignity of every human life. To strengthen Apna Bhojanalaya is to strengthen the very fabric of our society,” the LG said.
The community kitchen is run by Sewa Bharti and supported by J&K Bank along with other donors.
The LG emphasised that meaningful change does not require vast resources, but rather a spirit of selfless service, vision, persistence and love for the community.
“Today, let us take a pledge that this service will never stop. The kitchen of Apna Bhojanalaya will never grow cold, and every hand in our society will give to the best of its capacity to those who need it most,” Sinha said.
The LG said that to feed a hungry soul is to invite grace into your own.
“To serve food to the hungry is among the most sacred acts a human being can perform. When a hand extends in need and another rises in nurture, divine grace moves quietly between them. This act is not merely kindness. This is humanity at its absolute finest.
“Our aim should be selfless service to the neighbor, the city around us, and the nation that unites us. A strong J&K means strong families. Strong communities. Citizens empowered to lead, to contribute, to rise. When we lift every sector, we lift the Union Territory itself. Commit to this cause and build a legacy worthy of pride,” the LG said.
He commended Sewa Bharti, volunteers and donors for transforming millions’ lives with their selfless service.
“You did not merely feed the hungry, you upheld the dignity of millions. And today, let us take a pledge that this service will never stop. The kitchen of Apna Bhojanalaya will never grow cold and every hand in our society will give to the best of its capacity to those who need it most,” the LG said.
On the occasion, the LG called upon every section of society to join the war against drug abuse.
