Vaishno Devi pilgrim insurance doubled
Jammu, Feb. 9 -- The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB ) on Sunday took several high-impact decisions to transform the holy cave shrine and its surrounding region into India's leading and most vibrant spiritual destination-earning worldwide acclaim, said officials.
At a board meeting chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha in Jammu, one of the key decisions was to hike insurance cover of pilgrims from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh per person, an official spokesperson said.
The spokesman said the board reviewed actions taken since the previous meeting and took key decisions on 25 agenda items aimed at strengthening the board's functioning and improving pilgrimage services.
Other key decisions taken at the meeting included building an international museum dedicated to Maa Shakti's spiritual heritage, a sound-and-light spectacle modelled on global pilgrimage sites, and a documentary on the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, said the spokesperson.
The board has decided to fill vacant positions, with recruitment process set to begin shortly. "The SMVDSB has also greenlit the establishment of coaching centres offering free NEET preparation to youth from surrounding areas," he added.
He said the meeting reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects, including construction of the exit track at the Bhawan (shrine complex), widening of the yatra track from Sanjichhat to the Bhawan, slope stabilisation works, construction of Shri Shankaracharya Temple and allied amenities at Katra, and School for Divyangjan at Chaitanya Ashram, Jammu.
The board directed strict adherence to timelines while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, the spokesperson said....
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