Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that the Government has undertaken several projects for ensuring sustained development and beautification of the historic Srinagar city.
The Minister was interacting with scores of deputations during his extensive tour of the Srinagar city.
Mr. Sagar said that the Government has already formulated comprehensive programme for developing the historic Srinagar city on the heritage pattern, so that it comes up on the heritage tourist map, which would go a long way in boosting the tourism related economic and other activities.
“The people should understand that the parties who are projecting themselves as champions of the Srinagar have subjected it to the worst form of discrimination, which has no parallel in the annals of the history. Now, they are trying to mislead the people by spreading lies and trying to undermine the various initiatives taken by the Government for ensuring holistic development of the city”, the Minister maintained.
Mr. Sagar also inspected the pace of renovation work on the revered shrine of Dastighir Sahib (RA) and directed the officers to ensure that it is completed within the stipulated time frame.
The Minister also inspected the under construction pavilion of the Naqashbandia stadium at Radpora, Khaniyar being constructed by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. He directed the concerned to ensure that it is completed by December this year so that youth of the area can avail the facilities of the same.
The Minister also directed the Commissioner Municipal corporation to ensure the proper hygiene of the city and to carry out the construction of public convenience for the use of public and tourists visiting this historic city.
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