SRINAGAR: Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited J&K Yateem Khana, Bemina and reviewed the facilities being provided to the inmates residing there.

Justice Rabstan interacted with the children living in the Yateem Khana seeking feedback from them regarding the standard of services they are being offered there.

Justice Tashi was accompanied by Abdul Bari, Joint Registrar (Protocol), High Court of J&K and Ladakh besides others.

Chairman J&K Yateem Khana, Mohammad Iqbal Khardi and General Secretary, Manzoor Ahmad besides Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Secretary District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, were present on the occasion.

During his visit, Justice Tashi inspected all the facilities available in the home including Class Rooms, Hostel, Library, Computer Centre, Dining Hall, Medical Facility unit and Kitchen.

Interacting with the administrator of the Yateem Khana, Justice Tashi expressed satisfaction over the facilities being provided to the inmates and impressed upon them to intensify efforts in rehabilitation and well-being of the inmates. He emphasized the importance of creating a conducive environment for the inmates, ensuring their holistic development and integration into society. He urged upon the NGOs and civil society members to step forward and play an active role in shaping the future of these inmates, thereby contributing towards the cause of nation building.

Justice Tashi also directed the Legal Services Authority to organize awareness programs on regular intervals for the benefit of inmates of the Yateem Khana by involving panel lawyers and para legal volunteers.