Wayside
amenities to be created at various destinations for tourists: Lal Singh
JAMMU,
APRIL 12: J&K State Forest Corporation has signed a MoU with Indian Oil
Corporation Limited during an event held at Khanpur in Jammu to set up Van
Padao (Forest destination) for creating wayside amenities along with fuelling
facility on JKSFC land.
The
MoU was signed in the presence of Minister for Forest, Ecology &
Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh & CGM I/C, J&K, HP & Punjab State
Office Sandeep Jain.
Speaking
on the occasion, Lal Singh said this is a golden milestone in the history of
J&K State Forest Corporation as it will create a first of its kind model
where the infrastructure is developed by a Central PSU and the land provided by
the State.
“It
is indeed a moment of pleasure to have Indian Oil on board with us in this
project”, Lal Singh adding that when it comes to development initiatives in the
State, the oil PSUs have been highly supportive.
These
way-side amenities along with fuelling facility at halting places (Ban Padao)
for pilgrims from neighboring states visiting Shri Mata Vaishano Devi, Katra
will be set up as a joint initiative of J&K State Forest Corporation and
the Indian Oil Corporation
Indian
Oil has join hands with JKSFC for this Project that aims to provide
standardised and hygienic facility along with fuelling facility for commuters
at regular intervals. These facilities shall have hygienic food courts, clean
toilets, washrooms, facility for short stay, minor vehicle repairs, plant seeds
and kiosks of other regular usable items. Distinct facilities will be developed
for car and bus passengers, for truck drivers and transporters to cater to
their diverse requirements, expectations and to suit the budget of each user.
Addressing
the gathering, the Minister appreciated the efforts of Indian Oil Corporation
Limited for maintaining all types of POL/LPG requirement of the people of the
state.
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