Shrine Board's Achievements...


The Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most venerated Shrines of India Since 1986 by an act of legislation, Shrine Board has been entrusted with the task of management and development of the Shrine. All the offerings and donations are deposited into the board from which they are to spent on various humanitarian and development schemes for devotees as well as local inhabitants in and around Shrine

The Board has endeavored to provide best facilities to the devotees which has resulted in a tremendous boost to the religious tourism.

The former President of India Sh. A.P.J. Kalam conveyed his appreciation to the Board on excellent Yatra arrangements during his visit to the Shrine.
 

Shrine Board has taken up many ambitious projects and other public utility works which are in different stages of implementation. These includes operationlisation of Sarswati Dham which has provided additional accommodation to the yatries. Trikuta Bhawan, a 800 bed Dormitory in Katra to cater to economy class yatries. Traffic congestion at Bus stand has been eased by the Board by constructing a 2.4 km circular road at Katra. X-Ray machines and CCTV’s have been installed for smooth monitoring and management of yatra.

From a facilitator of pilgrimage the Shrine Board has diversified its activities to education and Socio economic development of the region. In pursuance of its societal responsibilities the Shrine Board has taken up the task of establishment of a super specialty Cancer Hospital and Technical University. The Board is also undertaking the construction of Spiritual Growth Centre, Shri Vidya Sanskrit Gurukul Shiksha Kendra at Katra .

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