Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Historic Diwan Mandir Auditorium Set for Rs 2.62 Crore Makeover
The historic Diwan Mandir auditorium in Jammu will be renovated.
The project will cost Rs 2.62 crore.
It is located in Kacchi Chhawani in the Old City.
The building will receive new seats, carpets and air-conditioning.
It will also get CCTV cameras, fire-safety equipment and a modern sound system.
These changes are meant to make the auditorium safer and more comfortable.
The renovation will try to preserve the building’s cultural and historical importance.
Ramlila has been performed there for nearly 150 years.
Local residents welcomed the improvement project.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation will modernise the historic Diwan Mandir auditorium at Kacchi Chhawani for Rs 2.62 crore.
BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi laid the renovation foundation stone in the presence of JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav.
Planned upgrades include civil works, carpeting, modular seating, air-conditioning, CCTV, fire-fighting equipment and a modern audio system.
The auditorium will retain its historical and cultural character while becoming a more functional community space.
Diwan Mandir has hosted Ramlila for nearly 150 years and holds religious and cultural importance for Jammu residents.
- Who
- The Jammu Municipal Corporation, BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi and JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav are involved in the project.
- What
- The historic Diwan Mandir auditorium will be renovated and equipped with modern amenities.
- When
- The foundation stone was laid on August 26; the articles do not specify the year or completion date.
- Where
- Diwan Mandir auditorium in Kacchi Chhawani, Jammu’s Old City.
- Why
- To improve the auditorium’s safety, comfort and functionality while preserving its historical and cultural character.
- Project cost
- Rs 2.62 crore
- Facility
- Diwan Mandir auditorium
- Location
- Kacchi Chhawani, Jammu
- Foundation stone
- Laid by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi
- Civic agency
- Jammu Municipal Corporation
- Planned amenities
- Carpeting, modular seating, air-conditioning, CCTV, fire-fighting systems and a modern audio system
- Cultural significance
- Ramlila has been performed at Diwan Mandir for nearly 150 years