Charar-Sharief (Budgam) ,November 12(Scoop News)- Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather has said that Charar-i-Sharief the heavenly abode of revered sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali (RAH) will be developed as a distinct model town of the state. He said owning to its historical and spiritual importance, availability of required funds won’t be allowed to come in the way of its socio economic emancipate
Speaking to a gathering after inaugurating about Rs.2 crore modern fire service station at Alamdar colony Charar-i-Sharief, Rather said that Charar-i-Sharief has its own importance and central position which has both socio religious and political importance and no stone will be left un turned for its development on modern lines. He said the upcoming Rs.9 crore Govt. Degree college at Charar-i-Sharief will be one among the 10 model degree colleges of the state and shall have a research centre cum auditorium adjacent to it for propagation of the teachings of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali(RAH).
He said the fire service station inaugurated is one of the modern stations of the state which is fully equipped with imported fire fighting machinery costing Rs.1.15 crore which will be further augmented in coming days, adding that it is the 2nd fire service station established by the fire and emergency services department, one station already housed at the old town.
District development commissioner Budgam Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Director General Fire and Emergency Services, G. A. Bhat, Executive Engineer R&B, Chadoora and concerned engineers and officers of the district administration were also present on the occasion.
The Finance Minister said that provision of better basic services to the people and devotees thronging to pay obeisance at the mausoleum of the revered saint Hazrat Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali (Rah) is the top most priority, adding that a vast network of roads to link Charar-i-Sharief town with the districts of Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar has been constructed for the convenience of devotees. He said work on multi crore Mini Secretariat will be taken up shortly so that people of the area could seek redressal of their grievances in various departments under one roof. He said the main shrine complex and historic Khankah at Charar-i-Sharief are being developed as the magnificent models of Islamic architecture so that the area is promoted as an attractive pilgrim tourism destination.
Rather also sought cooperation of the people for effective implementation of the policies and programmes of the Government for the welfare and prosperity of the people. He cautioned the people against the divisive forces who for satiating their petty interests try to instigate people on religious and regional basis without caring that their nefarious designs are detrimental to the secular fabric of the state, which is the hallmark of our rich ethos.
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