SRINAGAR, July 18: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah today visited the shrine of Dastgeer Sahib at Khanyar in Shahr-e-Khas and took stock of the on-going reconstruction and restoration work there.
He was accompanied by Rural Development and Panchyati Raj Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, who represents the Khanyar constituency.
The 200-year-old shrine was gutted under a mysterious fire a few years ago.
They enjoined upon the engineers to expedite the restoration work keeping in view the older existing architectural patterns, which are in consonance with the local architecture and taste.
They also directed the executing officers to work in close coordination with each other to remove the lacuna, if any, for the speedy work on this prestigious project.
“The shrine is held in great reverence by every section of the society and it is the endeavor of the Government to ensure that this revered shrine is completed within the shortest possible time and in consonance with the older architectural patterns,” the Ministers maintained.
The Ministers also directed the officers to speed up the expansion project of the shrine so that the proper landscaping and other related things could be carried out.
They also asked the departments concerned to carry out the necessary acquisition which may be needed and adequately compensation to persons whose properties were acquired.
On the occasion, the Ministers were informed that out of estimated cost of Rs 5.50 crore, an amount of Rs 3.50 crore have been incurred so far and the work is being carried out on the roofs and the rest of the same would be completed very soon. (AGENCIES)
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