KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
Chief Minister, Ms Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday dedicated to the people three Community Centres constructed by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in different parts of the summer capital at a cumulative cost of Rs 5.32 crore.
The Community Centre at Nallibandhpora, Safakadal constructed at a cost of Rs 1.62 crore has a plinth area of 2300 sft. It has two big halls, two utility rooms and two washrooms, an official spokesperson said this afternoon.
The Community Centre at Khal, Natipora constructed at a cost of Rs 1.70 crore has a plinth area of 2800 sft. It has two big halls, two utility rooms, two bedrooms and two washrooms.
The Community Centre at Gangbugh constructed at a cost of Rs 2.00 crore has a plinth area of 3800 sft. It has two big halls, two bedrooms with attached washrooms, two utility rooms and two common two washrooms.
The Community Centres to be used by the locals for social gatherings and marriages have been also provided with separate cooking area and parking facility besides other requisite amenities.
Urging people to make best use of these community facilities, the Chief Minister said possibilities will be explored to utilize these centres for vocational and related activities for youth development apart from routine social events.
“These community facilities can also be used by the women of the area to share their feelings and thoughts,” she said.
Ms Mehbooba said there is great need of establishing such community centres in other parts of the Srinagar so that people can make best use of these facilities for social gatherings due to scarcity of open space in the city.
