Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Wakf Board has distributed Rs 9.75 lakh among poor and destitute who are registered with it as beneficiaries to help the amid COVID-19 outbreak.
The Wakf official saidthat the amount was directly transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
“This amount was inaddition to the financial assistance we provide them every month,” SecretaryWakf Board ShowkatBeigh said.
There are 650 familiesregistered with Wakf Board, who get financial assistance from BaitulMaalestablished by the Wakf.
He said that additionalfinancial assistance was provided after it was felt that amid nation-widelockdown, these families should not face any kind of difficulty.
“We are aware that peopleare following health and prohibitory orders in letter in spirit. So, we deemedit proper to provide additional financial assistance to these beneficiaries sothat they can meet their basic needs,” he added.
“The Wakf Board has also contributed an amountof Rs one crore towards the efforts being undertaken by the government toprevent and contain COVID-19 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,”Beigh said.
The cheque was presentedto Lieutenant Governor by Advisor Farooq Khan who also holds the charge of Hajand Auqaf Department.
Beigh said that the Wakfis also helping students who belong to destitute families to pursue theireducational careers.