Lays foundation stone of Jamia Masjid Ziyarat Shahdara Sharief, Markazi Jamia Masjid
RAJOURI: Chairperson Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, today laid the foundation stone for Jamia Masjid at Ziyarat Shahdara Sharief and Markazi Jamia Masjid here.
After the inauguration, the Chairperson addressed a mammoth gathering, during which she highlighted that J&K Waqf Board has now become a strong organization and developmental activities in all parts of J&K have been expanded on a big scale. “During the past two years, infrastructure facilities at Shahdara Sharief have got a big boost,” Dr. Andrabi said.
She added that in the Rajouri district, the Waqf Board has taken up many new projects out of Board resources and all projects will be completed within the stipulated time.
The Chairperson expressed gratitude to the people of J&K for their immense support to the Board in making it more transparent and auditable.
“The resources of the Board belong to the public and assets have to be utilized as per the broader public requirements and needs,” she asserted.
She added that the reformative steps taken by the Board have yielded great results and the process will continue.
Earlier, the Chairperson also presided over the Annual Day Celebrations of the Himalayan Education Mission and Himalayan College at Rajouri and released their periodical. She also gave away Himalayan Mission Awards to the civil service persons for their exemplary contribution to society.
The Chairperson was accompanied by the Secretary, Civil Aviation and Planning & Monitoring departments, Aijaz Assad and other senior officers.
Later, the Chairperson chaired a meeting with officers of the district administration to assess the facilities in place for the forthcoming Ramadan in the district.
During the meeting, she issued instructions to officers to ensure that all required facilities were provided during the Ramadan Festival for the residents of the district.
The chairperson, during the meeting, discussed vital issues like ensuring uninterrupted access to the water supply across all Jamia Masjids and shrines and facilitating devotees without any inconvenience.
The chairperson directed concerned authorities to maintain optimal water supply throughout the district. She also asked officers of PDD to ensure proper power supply during the festive period.
Furthermore, the Chairperson reiterated the vital importance of infrastructure maintenance, stressing the urgent need for proper repairing and functionality of street lights to enhance safety and accessibility for devotees during nighttime congregations.
Dr. Andrabi, on the occasion also addressed pertinent concerns regarding transportation infrastructure, highlighting the pressing need for the blacktopping of roads notably from Thanamandi to Shadra Sharif for smooth facilitation of devotees.
The Chairperson, during the meeting, also underscored the critical role of healthcare accessibility during the festive period, instructing the Chief Medical Officer to ensure the availability of essential medical services to cater to the health needs of devotees and residents alike.
Dr. Andrabi also asked the Assistant Director of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department to intensify market inspections to curb instances of overpricing, profiteering, and black-marketing, thereby safeguarding the interests of consumers and fostering a climate of transparency and accountability.
Dr. Andrabi during the meeting, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting pilgrimage tourism in the district, underscoring its potential to not only enrich the local economy but also foster interfaith harmony and cultural exchange.
Among the others, the meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer J&K Waqaf Board, Majid Jhangir Shah; ASP, Musadiq Majid Basu; Administrator Waqaf, Abdul Qayoom Mir; ACR, Mohammad Jhangir Khan; SDM Thanamandi, Abid Hussain; DPO, Mohammad Nawaz Choudhary; DSWO, Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt; CMO, Dr Rajinder Sharma; EXEN PMGSY Rajouri, Shahid Mustafa; EXEN PMGSY Budhal, Imtiyaz Mir and other concerned officers.
