Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 2: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar accompanied by Joint Director Planning today paid visit to Jhelum Sports Stadium Baramulla where she took an inspection of the works being carried out for the development of infrastructure under Aspirational District Programme.
During her visit, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar reiterated that district administration Baramulla has been applauded by Central Government for its persistent efforts for the development of the district in all the fronts. She said that an award money of Rs 20 crores have been given to the District under Aspirational District Programme and various projects including augmentation of sports infrastructure have been initiated to boost the culture of sports in the district.
Speaking with regard to the Jhelum Sports Stadium, the DDC remarked that world class facilities are being provided to the youth at their home district so that they will not have to go outside states for practice. She further informed that the Stadium will have all weather net practicing nets which are being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.20 crores. She briefed that apart from other sports facilities, dressing rooms and toilets will also be constructed for the convenience of the youth.
Meanwhile, Dr Sehrish Asgar also interacted with the local sports youth, who appreciated the marvelous step of the Deputy Commissioner and termed it the first of its kind progressive step as they will have no longer to visit other states for day night practicing. They also appraised the DC regarding other issues wherein she assured them that every effort shall be made to appreciate and felicitate these players at National and other levels.
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