Jammu- The Union Territory Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that National Education Policy (NEP) has made sports an integral part of the academic curriculum as it emphasizes that the curriculum should focus on holistic education, in which science, social science, art, humanities and sports will promote material and human efficiency together.
“The aspiration of the country is embedded in ambition of youth. The different disciplines of sports have become the source of new goals, character building and the values of team spirit,” the LG said.
He made these remarks while declaring the All India Inter-University Fencing (Men & Women) Championship 2022-23 open at Jammu University here on Tuesday. Over 1000 fencers from 100 Universities across the country are participating in this grand event.
“National Education Policy has made sports an integral part of the academic curriculum. It also emphasizes that the curriculum should focus on holistic education, in which science, social science, art, humanities and sports will promote material and human efficiency together,” Sinha said.
He also addressed the fencers from across the country, who are taking part in the championship.
“This unique and extraordinary Championship is truly inspiring. It will enable and encourage more such sporting events and lead to identification of future talents and sustainable sports movement in the J&K UT,” the LG said.
“Contesting in a game is itself a victory and for the fencers it gives an opportunity to learn discipline, balance, speed, mental agility, self-confidence,” he added.
The LG further maintained that sports as soft power have an important role in bringing regions, nations, and diverse cultures together. As a social enterprise, he said, the sports give paramount importance to equality, economic development that benefits entire community.
Highlighting the vital importance of sports in the globalized world the LG said that sports can be instrument of change in the world and the change starts with accepting the challenge.
“My mantra for the budding sportspersons is to stop doubting yourself and go after what you really want in life with complete dedication. With firm determination, hard work, and faith, players can chart their own future,” he said.
On the transformation taking place in the sporting ecosystem, the LG said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is emerging as a formidable sporting power.
“Our focus is on sustainable development of sports,” he said.
“Improved sports infrastructure has substantially increased sports activities in J&K. Sportsperson-centric policies & schemes, promotion of sports at grassroots level, world class coaching & training facilities have infused new hopes and dreams among budding sportspersons,” he added.
The LG also spoke on the reforms introduced to promote sports in the educational institutions and steps taken to encourage more youth to participate in sports for their holistic development.
Pertinently, the Jammu University has made a provision by adding credits to the students’ results based on their performance in Sports.
All India Inter-University Fencing Championship is being organized by Directorate of Sports & Physical Education, University of Jammu. Participants also took Sports Pledge to play with the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of the sport.
‘Committed To Safeguard Right Of All Communities’
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that his administration is committed to safeguarding the rights of all the communities and is working in a planned manner to ensure equitable and just development of all citizens of the Union Territory.
Sinha made these remarks during an interaction with a 28-member All Jammu & Kashmir Sikh Co-ordination Committee (AJKSCC) led by Chairman Ajit Singh, here at the Raj Bhavan, an official spokesperson said.
The delegation, he said, projected various issues and grievances and sought LG’s intervention for the redressal of the same.
While highlighting the issues, he said, the Chairman AJKSCC said that the minority Sikh community has always contributed towards development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The members of the delegation further expressed their gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT administration for taking unprecedented measures for the welfare and empowerment of the minority communities in J&K,” the spokesperson said.
While interacting with the visiting representatives, he said, the LG observed that the J&K Government is committed to safeguarding the rights of all the communities and is working in a planned manner to ensure equitable and just development of all citizens of the UT.
The LG, he said, assured the members of the visiting delegation that all their genuine issues would be taken up for immediate redressal.
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