SRINAGAR, November 25: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday visited Palaash and Pareesha—the Children Homes for Boys and Girls at Nishat—where he inaugurated new sports facilities and distributed equipment to encourage sporting activities among the children.
The DC inaugurated a Cricket Practice Net at Palaash and a Volleyball Court at Pareesha, marking a significant addition to the facilities available for the children’s recreational and physical development. He also handed over boxing kits, sports shoes, cricket bats, cricket gear, volleyball sets and other sports equipment to promote active participation in sports.
He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tahir Sajad, District Social Welfare Officer Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, District Youth Services & Sports Officer Ghulam Hassan, Deputy CEO and other senior officials.
Interacting with the children and staff, the Deputy Commissioner assured continued support from the District Administration for the holistic growth and development of the inmates. He also appreciated the concerned officers for swiftly addressing and fulfilling the demands raised by the children.
Officials informed the DC that a special health screening and medical check-up camp had recently been organised at both homes to ensure the well-being of all children.
The DC urged the staff of Palaash and Pareesha to work with renewed dedication and provide improved care and services to the children residing in the centres.
