DG-YSS flags off 54-member district trekking contingent to Patnitop

Jammu, Feb 7: The Director General of Youth Services and Sports (DG-YSS), J&K Rajinder Singh Tara, during an extensive tour of District Samba, flagged off a 54-member Trekking Contingent to Patnitop on Friday.

He also visited the proposed site of Youth Hostel at Bela in Samba, besides visiting Rani Suchet Singh Sports Stadium and Indoor Complex at Arazi, Samba.

Later, the DG inspected the proposed 8 kanal land for the construction of a youth hostel at Bela in the presence of Tehsildar and officials from the Revenue Department. He directed Deputy Director Planning and DYSSO Samba to follow the land transfer process with the Administrative Department to facilitate the project's commencement.

During his visit to Rani Suchet Singh Stadium Arazi, the DG-YSS inspected the existing infrastructure and facilities available in the stadium and indoor complex. He further enquired about the requirements and other infrastructure needs.

These projects, executed by the Engineering Wing of the J&K Sports Council, are progressing at a rapid pace. The DG Sports also reviewed other ongoing projects in the district.

The DG expressed satisfaction over the progress of the projects and reiterated the Department's commitment to developing state-of-the-art modern sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.

He urged all stakeholders to work judiciously to ensure the timely completion of these facilities, which will play a crucial role in nurturing young talent and promoting sports in every nook and corner of the Union Territory.

The Director General Youth Services & Sports was accompanied by Joint Director YSS, Ved Parkash, Deputy Director Central, Jitender Mishra, Deputy Director Planning Ravi Kumar Sharma, DYSSO Samba, Dharmvir Singh, and Section Officer of the Directorate, Shivnandan Singh.