Efforts on to preserve historically important Eidgah for posterity: Gul

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5 Dariya News (Anubhav Suri)

Srinagar , 30 Nov 2013

The Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul today said that Eidgah is being developed on modern lines and more land is being acquired for its expansion so that the historic importance of Eidgah is being preserved for the future generation.Gul was addressing a public gathering after laying foundation stone of ‘’Rehman Dar Community Hall’’ near Eidgah Al-noor  School Dana Mazar today. An amount of Rs. 99 lakh are being spent on the execution of work of Community Hall by JKPCC. He said the Community Hall will be equipped with all necessary facilities for the convenience of public.Mr. Gul said that Handicraft good and other attractions will be showcased in the Community Hall for the visiting tourists.The Speaker further said that 65 kanal land is being identified for construction of a new College in Eidgah area besides a Rehabilitation Home will be constructed for old aged persons. He said construction of a hospital is under consideration in Noor Bagh area for providing quality medicare facilities especially to children and women folk.Referring to repairs and renovation work on Aali Masjid Eidgah, Mr. Gul said that the work is apace.Speaking about the steps being taken for improvement of drainage system in Eidgah area, Speaker said that Government is aware of the problems confronting people and all out efforts are being put in to facilitate to people on all fronts of development.