Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 12: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today said that revival of Sufi Shrines is the priority of the J&K Waqf Board.
Speaking to the media after visiting the shrine of Sufi Saint Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Qaimuh, Dr Andrabi said that soon the developmental works will begin at this prominent sufi shrine.
“Central Government and the LG administration is clear about the fact that all Sufi-shrines need a developmental boost and Waqf Board is working with pace on the same mission. Revival of Sufism and the restoration of Sufi shrines in whole of J&K the priority of Waqf Board”, Darakhshan said.
She extended gratitude to the administration for cooperating with Waqf Board in bringing out a great change in entire Waqf working system in J&K. She also thanked the people for their continuous support to her on some bold decisions during last 17 months.
The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr Bilal Mohiuddin who also accompanied Waqf Chairperson said that district administration will extend full support to Waqf Board in development of this major shrine.
It was her first visit as Chairperson of Waqf Board to the spiritual abode of the torchbearer of Rishi-order in Kashmir.
Dr Darakhshan was accompanied by SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal and Tehsildar of the area, senior district officers of various departments in addition to the officers of Waqf Board.
Earler, she took stock of the Urs celebrations and held a meeting with the administration for adequate arrangements for devotees visiting the shrine on annual Urs. She also held a meeting with the local delegations to know about the requirements at this shrine..
She directed the Waqf officers to formulate an upgradation proposal in coordination with the administration for the development of the shrine.
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