With an objective to boost the sporting activities in the state, the Sports Ministry today formally sanctioned a central assistance of Rs 200 crore to Jammu and Kashmir.
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said that sports play a crucial role in the physical fitness and well being of people, apart from contributing to social inclusiveness, gender equality and youth development.
He was speaking at the opening ceremony of 61st National School Games 2015 in the discipline of football Under-19 boys category at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar today.
He congratulated the athletes who gathered there to participate in the National Games 2015 and wished them best of luck. He also appreciated the initiative taken by the state government and the organisers to host such a mega sports event at Srinagar.
