Government committed to transforming J&K into hub of sports: Satish Sharma

Anantnag, Nov 1: In a major stride towards the holistic development of sports infrastructure in South Kashmir, Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, and Transport Satish Sharma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the upgrading of the playfield at Dooru Verinag here.

MLA Dooru, G A Mir, Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul, senior officers of the Youth Services and Sports Department, local representatives, and a large gathering of locals, students, and budding sportspersons were present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Satish Sharma, as per an official statement, said that the government is steadfast in its mission to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a vibrant hub of sports activity by ensuring state-of-the-art infrastructure at the grassroots level. He emphasised that sports not only foster discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being but also empower youth to lead meaningful and purpose-driven lives.

“The vision of the government is to ensure that every district and block has quality sports infrastructure so that our youth can train, compete, and excel at state, national, and international levels,” the minister remarked. He further assured that Verinag’s upgraded playfield will serve as a cornerstone for nurturing young talent in the area and inspire greater participation in games and fitness activities.