Srinagar, Oct 17 : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the restoration of the historic Vittal Bhairav Temple at Motiyar in Rainawari, Srinagar, under a heritage conservation project estimated to cost Rs 2.84 crore.

The project aims to preserve the temple's historical, religious and architectural significance as part of the government's efforts to conserve Kashmir's cultural heritage.
During the visit, Dulloo reviewed the proposed restoration works and directed the concerned officers to expedite the project while maintaining prescribed timelines and quality standards.
He said the restoration initiative seeks to revive the temple's former glory and safeguard its cultural and architectural heritage for future generations.
The Chief Secretary observed that the temple represents an important part of Kashmir's shared heritage and said the project reflects the government's commitment to preserving the cultural contributions of different communities.
The occasion was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation Dr Basharat Qayoom, Director Archives, representatives of the Kashmiri Pandit community and other senior officials.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Joint Commissioners of SMC Syed Abu Qasim and Nuzhat Qureshi, Superintending Engineer R&B Tatheer Manzoor, besides officers from various departments, were also present.