Inaugurates 94 sports projects worth Rs 46.07 crore
JAMMU- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February.
The LG was briefed by the senior officials on the progress of preparatory works assigned to the respective departments. LG Sinha then directed the officials to complete all pending works expeditiously and to ensure that all the facilities meet the international standards.
“The promotional campaign of the winter games should be stepped up to generate enthusiasm among sports lovers,” he said.
The LG further directed for involving sportspersons in the preparations of the mega event and putting in place a comprehensive strategy for traffic management, sanitation, water supply, lodging and transportation.
The meeting was informed that this edition of Khelo India Winter Games is expecting around 1800 participation of players and officials, dignitaries and media persons from across the country.
Sarmad Hafeez, Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department briefed the meeting on the promotional activities including Logo & theme; Mascot, Anthem of the winter game; jingles; cultural programmes throughout the event; besides deployment of experts and the assistance & support required from various departments and organizations.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the LG inaugurated 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 crore (88 under CAPEX and 6 under JKIDFC).
The projects include stadiums, playfields, lighting projects, cricket competition pitches, synthetic Courts and Prefab Dug-outs.
The LG laid special emphasis on extending all possible support to the sportspersons to safeguard their future. He also released J&K Sports Council’s compendium and calendar of activities under My Youth My Pride.
Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council briefed the chair on the activities of the Sports Council organized during 2022-23.
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