Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Apr 10: Minister for Revenue, Haj & Auqaf and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today inaugurated various projects executed by Auqaf Department in Rajouri, here today.
MLA Rajouri, Ch. Qamar Hussain, ADDC Rajouri A S Chib, Regional Director, Survey and Land Records Showkat Qazmi, Additional SP Mohammad Yusuf, ACR Rajouri, Qayoom Mir, Special Officer Auqaf, Raj Mohammad, Administrator Auqaf Rajouri, Abdul Qayoom Dar and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
On the second day of his visit to Rajouri district, the Minister inaugurated Shopping Complex at Old City constructed at the cost of Rs 68 lakh. He inspected the shops, other units at the complex and directed the concerned for initiating the auction process so that the assets can be utilized properly.
Veeri also visited Jama Masjid in Rajouri city to inaugurate newly constructed Islamic Research Centre and Toilet Complex built at the cost of Rs 60 lakh. The Minister then inaugurated the office of the Administrator Auqaf and residence of Imam Sahib of Jama Masjid. This building has been completed at the cost of Rs 30 lakh.
Later, the Minister participated in a function organized by Auqaf Department which was attended by intellectuals, Ullemas and large number of local people.
On the occasion, various speakers raised many concerns and demands including conducting a survey to identify Auqaf land/properties encroached by the people in the State and to adopt a mechanism to protect them, constitution of Madrassa Board on the pattern of other states, enhancing salaries of Ullemas and other issues pertaining to the welfare of the beneficiary community.
Terming the role of intellectuals important for making people realize their responsibilities towards the society, the Minister said that people respect the teachings and advice of intellectuals and they should go on spreading message of peace and harmony among all.
Veeri exhorted upon all to contribute in ensuring education to every child in the society. “Our efforts in this regard will surely go a long way in making our State and nation strong”, the Minister said.
Regarding Governments endeavor to bring Rajouri and Poonch on the path of development, the Minister said that the Government is trying hard to provide all basic amenities to the people living in these hilly districts. He said that proposed tunnel on Mughal Road is the necessity of the time and this project once completed will provide all weather alternate road connectivity to both the divisions.
On the occasion, the Minister also released 2 books authored by Prof. Dr Mohammad Bashir Magray namely ‘Shahen-e-Shah-e-Jabbal’ based on life, times and contribution of Baaba Ghulam Shah Badshah (R.A) and ‘Systematic Geography of J&K State’.
Responding to the issues raised by the people, the Minister assured that the Government will look into the issue of creation of Madrasa Board in the State and action will be taken accordingly.
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