SRINAGAR: Union Secretary of Sports Rajiv Yadav today reviewed the implementation of the Rs 200 crore special package announced under the Prime Ministers Development Package (PMDP) 2015 for development of Sports infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
An official spokesperson said that Mr Yadav and State Chief Secretary B R Sharma in a meeting convened here today reviewed the implementation of special package.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Yadav said that the package is set to boost sports infrastructure as ‘State of Art’ sports facilities will be developed in both the capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu besides indoor sports halls will also be developed in all 22 districts.
He said creation of water sports infrastructure in both Kashmir and Jammu will receive special focus under the package besides the Union Sports Ministry will also be conducting 8 weeks certificate course for coaches from J&K. Till date, 171 applications have been received for the programme which will commence from November 1 at NIS Patiala.
The spokesperson said that the Sports infrastructure will be developed through agencies of the Union and the State Government ie National Projects Construction Corporation Ltd (NPCC) and J&K Sports Council respectively. (AGENCIES)
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