Excelsior Sports Correspondent
DODA, Apr 25: A major push to public welfare infrastructure was witnessed in Doda today as Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi inaugurated a first-of-its-kind sports and recreational facility and announced further development initiatives.
Dr Andrabi attended the inaugural function organized by the Board as chief guest, where Ashok Koul was present as the guest of honour. Eminent civil society members and Board officials, including Special Officer Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Administrator Jammu Aabid Hussain, and Executive Officer Doda Hani Javed Zargar, also participated in the event.
The J&K Waqf Board Chairman dedicated to the public the first-ever multi utility sports stadium-cum-recreational facility set up by the Board in Doda. Featuring high-quality turf and modern recreational equipment, the facility is being seen as a unique addition to the region’s infrastructure.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Andrabi said the Waqf Board is now focusing on expanding its role in public welfare across Jammu & Kashmir. “This year will mark the expansion of the Board’s developmental vision into public welfare sectors. This facility will open new avenues for local youth, and it is heartening to see the joy among the people,” she said.
She also laid the foundation stone for a guest house to be constructed by the Board in the town. During the visit, she, along with Ashok Koul and other officials, reviewed and discussed the ‘Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan’ being carried forward across the Union Territory.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Koul said the transformation witnessed in the Waqf Board over the past four years has been historic. “It is encouraging to see significant public welfare projects being dedicated to the people. This reflects the commitment of the leadership to utilize resources for the greater good,” he added.
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