In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today celebrated its 35th Foundation Day by performing Pooja, Havan and Yagya. Our correspondent reports that these religious ceremonies were organised at Bhawan, Adhkuwari, Katra, Jammu and other locations in which the staff of the Shrine Board and pilgrims participated.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">On this occasion, the employees of the Shrine Board took pledge to perform their duties with sincerity and devotion. The Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board Ramesh Kumar congratulated the staff of and impressed upon them to work with utmost zeal and dedication for providing continuously improving facilities to the pilgrims visiting the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. He appreciated the contribution and dedication of the employees for providing best services to the pilgrims even during the period of COVID pandemic. He also extended his gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of Shrine Board, for his continuous support and guidance under which various initiatives for facilitation of pilgrims initiated in a very short period. It is to recall that the SMVDSB was formed on this day in 1986</span><br />