Srinagar, March 09: “After system reforms in Waqf Board, it is now time for upgradation of facilities at shrines,” said Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday.
“We have begun the process of creating necessary infrastructure at all prominent shrines. With the digital system of working, we have ensured transparency and accountability within Waqf,” Dr. Andrabi said while laying the foundation stone for new projects of facility upgradation estimated at around Rs 2.2 crores at Shahdara Sharief and Panjpeer shrine in Rajouri.
She was accompanied by CEO of Waqf Board Dr Syed Maajid Jahangir, Waqf Administrator Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq and Administrator Jammu Mudassir Iqbal. The new works include new guest house, new kitchen block, new bathroom complex and new security block at Ziyarat Shahdara Sharief and a masjid area in Panjpeer Shrine near Salani Bridge in Rajouri.
Speaking to the media, Dr Darakhshan chaired an Ulema conclave at Dak Bungalow Rajouri which was attended by all prominent religious preachers and scholars of the district. The religious leaders hailed the Waqf Board decision of 30 percent enhancement in remuneration of Imams, Khateebs and Muazzins.
Addressing the conclave, Dr Andrabi said it was the responsibility of religious preachers and scholars to refresh the Sufi legacy of this land in people’s minds and to inform the public about the universal peaceful message of Islam.
She chaired the Waqf employees’ conference and awarded certificates of excellence to the employees with great working records during the past one year. She emphasized the Waqf Board staff to dedicate themselves to the service of society with more zeal and honesty.
The Waqf Board chairperson also inspected Eidgah Masjid Complex and Old city Purani Masjid Complex. She met the BJP Rajouri leaders’ delegation and had a detailed discussion on initiatives for the expansion of the party’s outreach to the untouched areas and people.
