SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has earmarked Rs 2 crore for the reconstruction of the clubhouse at the historic Kashmir Golf Club, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani said on Monday, following the election of a new executive committee after a gap of 14 years.
Wani announced the allocation while felicitating the newly elected members of the Kashmir Golf Club (KGC) Executive Committee at the club’s 26th Annual General Meeting held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
The Chief Minister, who is the club’s president, had nominated Wani to preside over the meeting, during which the elections were concluded.
Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, Gulmarg MLA Pirzada Farooq Shah and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who chairs the club’s Executive Committee, were among those present.
Congratulating the newly elected members, Wani said the elections marked a step towards strengthening the club’s administration and restoring its facilities. He expressed hope that the new committee would work collectively to address the institution’s shortcomings and improve its functioning.
He said the government was committed to supporting the upgradation of the historic club and that efforts would be made to improve its fairways, greens, restaurant and other infrastructure.
Wani also called for establishing a golf academy at the club to introduce children to the sport and provide them with structured training and opportunities to develop their skills.
He expressed hope that work on the clubhouse reconstruction would begin immediately and said the club’s other requirements would also be addressed.
The Kashmir Golf Club is among the region’s historic golfing institutions. The newly elected executive committee is expected to work towards improving its facilities and administration.
