Srinagar: Eidgah will be developed as the state-of-the-art playground in Shahr-e-Khas that will have at least 10 scientifically developed turfs, and an upgraded football ground while the park will be upgraded as a major attraction with all modern facilities, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole said Wednesday.
According to the news agency KNO, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir said: “I visited the area today to assess the sports facilities available to the youth. I directed officials to create more sports facilities in the area.
“Eidgah will be developed on modern lines as one of the best playgrounds of Shahr-e-Khas. It will have scientifically developed 10 turfs for cricket and an upgraded football ground.
“The nearby park will also be upgraded as a major attraction with all modern facilities,” he said.
Pole’s announcement comes days after Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi had stated that the Board will construct a cancer hospital at Eidgah, Srinagar. Her announcement had sparked outrage among the youth of downtown Srinagar.
As far as the cancer facilities are concerned, Pole said nearby SKIMS Soura and AIIMS already have upgraded facilities to treat cancer patients.
