Srinagar, Sep 9: In a significant step towards modernising Waqf administration, the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board has launched a Technological Empowerment Initiative aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure across its shrine administrations and sub-units. Under the initiative, computer systems were distributed among administrators of various Waqf Board shrines and sub-units at the New Central Waqf Office, Sonwar, Srinagar, by Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Minister of State and Hon’ble Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board. The programme was attended by senior officials, including Dr. Bashir Ahmad, JKAS, Special Officer Auqaf; Mr. Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, JKAS, Executive Magistrate & Tehsildar, J&K Waqf Board; Er. Qazi Mushtaq, Executive Engineer; Er. Rehmatullah Bhat, Junior Engineer & Incharge Officer; and Er. Murtaza, Assistant Executive Engineer. The initiative aims to enhance day-to-day administrative efficiency, digital record management, official communication and technology-enabled service delivery across Waqf institutions. It forms part of the Board’s broader modernisation and reform agenda, with a focus on digitisation, e-governance, improved record-keeping, transparency and accountability. The initiative, aptly reflected in its theme “Empowering Administration through Technology,” underscores the Board’s commitment to building a modern, efficient and technology-enabled Waqf administration across Jammu & Kashmir.