Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) manages the Vaishno Devi Temple and its surroundings. It was established in August 1986 under the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1986. The main purpose of the Shrine Board is to manage and oversee the administration, governance, and development of the revered Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surroundings.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1986, which led to the formation of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
The primary objective of forming the Shrine Board was to ensure better management, development, and governance of the Vaishno Devi Shrine and its pilgrimage facilities.
The Shrine Board is responsible for various activities, including the maintenance of the pilgrimage routes, provision of basic amenities to pilgrims, development of infrastructure, and management of donations and offerings.
Since its establishment, the Shrine Board has undertaken various development projects to improve facilities for pilgrims, such as accommodation, medical facilities, food arrangements, and security.
The Shrine Board has also covered multiple milestones in primary and higher education of students. Board runs a Gurukul and a degree college called Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board College of Excellence, Katra.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
As of my last update in January 2024, the trustees of SMVDSB include:
The Lieutenant Governor, Govt of Jammu and Kashmir serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Board.
The Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Govt of Jammu and Kashmir serves as the ex-officio Vice-Chairman of the Board.
The Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, serves as the ex-officio Trustee of the Board.
Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir serves as the ex-officio Trustee of the Board.
The Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, serves as the ex-officio Trustee of the Board.
The Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Division, serves as the ex-officio Trustee of the Board.
The Deputy Commissioner, Reasi District, serves as the ex-officio Trustee of the Board.
The Chief Executive Officer serves as the Member-Secretary of the Board.
Important Notes
Please note that the composition of the Board may have changed since the last update. For the most current information on the trustees of SMVDSB, you may visit their official website or contact their office directly.
As of the last update in March 2024, the trustees of SMVDSB include
Mahamandleshwar Shri Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj
Shri Kul Bhushan Ahuja
Dr. Neelam Sareen
Dr. Ashok Bhan, IPS (Retd.)
Shri Baleshwar Rai, IAS (Retd.)
Shri K.K. Sharma
Shri Suresh Kumar Sharma, Retd. Judge
Shri Raghu K. Mehta
Office Address and Locations
SMVDSB Main Office, Katra
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, Pin Code: 182301
Phone: +91-1991-232367, +91-1991-232238
Fax: +91-1991-232249
Email: ceo@maavaishnodevi.net
Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SMVDSB Office, Jammu
Kalika Bhawan, Rehari, Jammu Pin Code: 180005
Phone: +91-191-2579895, +91-191-2579900
Fax: +91-191-2579901
Email: ceo@maavaishnodevi.net
Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SMVDSB Office, Bhawan
S.D.M Office, Kalka Bhawan, Room No 8
Phone: +91-191-2842222, +91-191-282223
Fax: +91-191-2579901
Email: ceo@maavaishnodevi.net
Everyday: 24 hrs.