Katra, Feb 18, Feb. 19 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the long-awaited Sri Shankaracharya Temple near the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, a project conceptualized in the 1960s. The Rs.31.51 crore temple complex will be fully funded by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB).As part of the project, 50 commercial shops will be constructed within the temple complex and allotted to landowners who donated 41 Kanals for the sacred cause under a 2025 MoU. The LG said the temple will become a spiritual hub for millions, boosting regional tourism, creating jobs, and strengthening local enterprises.During his visit, Sinha also presided over the 'Samridh Nari, Samridh Bharat' program, interacting wit...