SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani on Monday said ₹2 crore had been earmarked for the renovation of the Kashmir Golf Club (KGC) clubhouse and called for upgrading the historic institution’s facilities and promoting golf among youth.
Wani made the announcement while felicitating the newly elected members of the club’s Executive Committee following elections held during its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
The elections were held after a gap of 14 years. Wani said the newly elected committee would have an important role in addressing the club’s shortcomings, strengthening its administration and improving its functioning.
He called for establishing a golf academy at the club to provide children with structured training and opportunities to develop their skills, noting that the sport offered scope for competitive participation and professional growth.
Wani said the government would support efforts to restore and upgrade the club’s infrastructure, including its fairways, greens and restaurant. He expressed hope that work on the clubhouse renovation would begin soon and said other requirements of the club would also be addressed.
The Chief Minister, who is the club’s president, had nominated Wani to preside over the AGM.
Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, Gulmarg MLA Pirzada Farooq Shah, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who chairs the club’s Executive Committee, and other members attended the meeting.
