National-Level Sports Policy approved: LG

JAMMU,  Jan 25:  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, on Tuesday said that national-level sports policy has been approved to nurture sporting talent in the Union Territory.

“Just two days ago, a national-level sports policy was approved to promote sports and nurture sporting talent in the Union Territory,” Sinha said in a message while extending greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Highlighting Government’s commitment for developing modern sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha further said that a new recruitment policy has been introduced for outstanding sportspersons in government jobs.

“This historic step will surely inspire the budding sportspersons, secure their future and streamline the process which was in a mess since 2014,” he added. (UNI)