Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 16: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in Jammu North, MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today laid the foundation stone for a modern cricket playfield at Ward No 59, Top Paloura (Thatthariyan). The project, sanctioned under the Capex Budget with administrative approval of Rs 200.00 lakh and allotted at Rs 130.14 lakh, will be executed by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and is expected to be completed within nine months.
The planned facility will feature proper levelling and grassing, drainage systems, boundary fencing, change rooms, practice and competition pitches, lighting arrangements and other essential infrastructure, offering local youth a high-quality sporting venue. Enabling works will also be undertaken to ensure smooth project execution.
During his visit, Sham Lal Sharma also inspected the construction of two additional classrooms at Government Primary School, Thatthariyan, under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs 20.84 lakh, aimed at improving the learning environment for students. He directed officers to ensure timely completion with quality and transparency.
Sham Lal Sharma highlighted the importance of sports in channelizing youth energy positively and nurturing grassroot talent. The programme was attended by Tehsildar Jammu North, XEN Sports Council and other sectoral officers, along with General Secretary Ravesh Mengi, Parduman Singh, Mandal President Pankaj Padha and Sahil Gupta and former corporators Ashok Singh Manhas, Kuldeep Singh, Subash Sharma, Surinder Sharma, Uttam Singh Chib, Sunita Gupta and Rajni Devi.
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