A group of 24 foreign envoys who visited Srinagar on Wednesday, interacted with newly-elected local bodies representatives, wherein the members have sought assistance from the foreign heads of missions to bring tourism and investments into Jammu and Kashmir to further job creation.
A group of 24 foreign envoys who visited Srinagar on Wednesday, interacted with newly-elected local bodies representatives, wherein the members have sought assistance from the foreign heads of missions to bring tourism and investments into Jammu and Kashmir to further job creation.
The elected representatives also asked for sharing of best practices and advanced technologies in the field of horticulture including apple cultivation, environment sustainability, women empowerment, urban development and training of local body officials.
The envoys also visited the famous Hazratbal Shrine, the holiest and the only domed mosque in Srinagar.
Foreign envoys' Srinagar visit
The foreign head of mission visited Magam in Budgam district of Central Kashmir to witness the 'Block Diwas', a public outreach initiative organised every week by the local administrations in the Union Territory.
The local District Development Council chairperson briefed the envoys about Magam and the developmental activities undertaken in the recent past in Budgam.
Besides, they also interacted with the local populace.
Envoys visit Hazratbal
At the mosque, the envoys were received by the Imams of the shrine and were briefed on its historical significance as the holy relic of revered Prophet Muhammad is preserved in the mosque.
The historical mosque, dating back to 17th century, is an epitome of love and devotion of Muslims for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), whose Moi-e-Muqqadas, the sacred hair from his beard is preserved here.
The holy shrine is frequented by thousands of locals for mass prayers and experiences an influx of visitors on special occasions when holy relics are displayed.