Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu

Why in NEWS ?

• It is the historic day for the people of Mansar Region, as the Mansar Lake Development Plan is getting fulfilled after a long wait of 70 years.

ABOUT

• Jammu & Kashmir has received highest priority in the development and particularly the Udhampur-Doda-Kathua parliamentary constituency, which can be compared to any other Lok Sabha constituency of India for its landmark developmental works.
• Udhampur-Doda-Kathua is possibly the only Lok Sabha constituency in the country which has received 3 Medical Colleges in 3 years, Udhampur possibly the only District in the country which has on the lines of Namami Ganga and Ganga cleaning project, received two similar rejuvenation and renovation projects for River Devika and Mansar Lake respectively.
• While both these projects, namely Devika Project and Mansar project, will cost about Rs.200 Crore. The plan also includes restoration of the heritage buildings and reinforce the existing infrastructural facilities, besides encouraging eco-tourism and boost economy the department also proposes developing the destination for water sports activities, musical water fountains, water cascade works.

AIM

• The aim of the rejuvenation/development plan is to ensure development of the destination adhering to sustainable and carrying capacity of destination and identification of infrastructural gaps that have been major road blocks in unlocking the true potential of the destination.

OUTCOME

• After its implementation, the number of Tourists/pilgrims will increase from current 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs per year in Mansar region. Tourism contributes to 7 percent of GDP of Jammu and Kashmir, but due to Corona, the sector got hit badly.
• Mansar Rejuvenation Plan will lead to employment generation of about 1.15 crore man-days and will generate more than Rs 800 crore of income per year.