For 1st time since independence, Waqf boards to be established in J&K and Leh-Kargil

Naqvi said that there are thousands of Waqf properties in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Kargil and the process has been started to register these Waqf properties. Digitisation, Geo Tagging/GPS Mapping of these Waqf properties has also been initiated and the work will be completed soon. The state governments have been asked to take strict action against such Waqf mafias who have allegedly encroached upon Waqf properties.

The Minority Affairs Minister disclosed that just like other parts of the country, the Central Government will construct schools, colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, girls hostels, hospitals, multi-purpose community hall “SadbhavMandap”, “Hunar Hub”, common service centres, employment oriented skill development centres and other basic infrastructure on Waqf land in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Kargil under “Pradhanmantri Jan Vikas Karykram” (PMJVK).
These basic infrastructure will ensure quality education for the needy, especially girls and give employment opportunities to the youths.

Waqf Boards will be established in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Kargil, for the first time since Independence, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Friday.

The announcement came after the Minister chaired the Central Waqf Council meet in New Delhi. The historic move has been made possible after abolition of Article 370.

Waqf Boards will improve state’s resources as well as living conditions as it will ensure proper utilisation of Waqf properties in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Kargil for welfare of the society.

The Central Government will provide adequate financial assistance to construct infrastructure for socio-economic and educational activities on Waqf properties in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Kargil under “Pradhanmantri Jan VikasKarykram” (PMJVK).