SRINAGAR: The Central Government has approved a special package of Rs 1000 crore to strengthen sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi ud Din said.
He said the infrastructure has been raised in the state decades ago and, therefore, falls short of the requirements of present times.
Mr Taj said the Central Government has approved a special package of Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen sports infrastructure in the state.
Under this package, he added, a sports complex comprising both indoor and outdoor facilities would be constructed in every block of the State.
Besides, a sports field would be constructed in every panchayat, he said adding, “already work has started on some ambitious projects in the State.”
He said astro turf grounds were being readied at Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) Srinagar and Azad Gunj Baramulla while as the foundations of Rs 18 crore sports complex and a Football academy have already been laid.
He said every district would have sports academy where young boys and girls would be imparted coaching by reputed experts.
Similarly, work on indoor stadium Jammu, renovation of Moulana Azad Stadium, Jammu and other augmentations were in full swing, he said.
Mr Taj said youth in the Valley do not have much time to indulge in recreational activities as the region remains in the grip of severe cold for major part of the year.
Thus, he said, need of indoor stadium was felt very much.
