Manoj Sinha Inaugurates Jhiri Mela in Jammu, Opens 10-Day Pilgrimage and Fair

Overview

• The lieutenant governor opened the fair at Marh and dedicated a pilgrim community hall and four modular bus stops while laying the foundation for an indoor sports complex under CSR.
• The Jhiri Mela runs November 4–13 on the outskirts of Jammu, jointly organised by the Directorate of Tourism and the district administration.
• Police and paramilitary forces are deployed for crowd management and safety across the fairgrounds and surrounding areas.
• The Agriculture Department is leveraging the event to brief farmers on new technologies and government schemes in tribute to Baba Jittoo’s legacy.
• Organisers expect a large regional turnout, with devotees from Jammu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana visiting the Baba Jittoo shrine and the nearby Baba-da-Talab ritual pond.