SRINAGAR MAY 21 (KNS):, In order to extend a helping hand to the Shikara wallas in Dal Lake Srinagar, the District Administration Srinagar today distributed ration kits among the boat owners.

The initiative was taken by DDMA Srinagar, as a part of relief measures undertaken to offer assistance to the underprivileged and needy groups whose livelihood has got affected due to the 2nd wave of Covid-19 pandemic.

DC Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad riding in a shikara with the ration kits handed over the same to shikara owners. As many as 300 ration kits were distributed among the Shikara wallas at various Ghats in the Dal Lake. 

The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Syed Hanief Balkhi, Tehsildar Khanyar and other concerned accompanied the DC during the distribution process.

Meanwhile, the Shikara owners association have thanked LG Administration for extending the relief amount in favour of Shikara wallas during the pandemic through Tourism Department. They also expressed gratitude to the District administration of Srinagar for providing ration relief to the Shikara wallas.(KNS)