Baramulla, Sept 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid foundation of Rs 10 crore two phase building complex for Football Academy at Ushkara in this north Kashmir district.
He described it an path-breaking event in the development of sports particularly football which has remained most popular sports in the Valley for a long time.
The Chief Minister said the talent in sports in Jammu and Kashmir is second to none and his Government has taken necessary measures to provide opportunity to youth to prove their sports ability at National and International levels and earn laurels to the State.
Mr Abdullah said the establishment of Football Academy by J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC), as a corporate sector social responsibility, would catapult football playing activity in the State particularly in Baramulla District where people are fond of football greatly.
He said players in young age would be provided training to sharpen their playing skill and help them excel in this field.
The Chief Minister said his Government has give due attention to the development of sports in the State and a network of sports-fields and stadium were being developed in all the districts of the State.
He said this programme would be given further impetus.
Mr Abdullah asked the youth to take part in sports activities and bring Jammu and Kashmir on the sports map of the country explicitly.
He said the Government would provide all possible help to the sports organisations and sportspersons to realise their objectives in the field of sports.
Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Taj Mohi-ud-Din also spoke on the occasion and listed the measures Government has taken to give fillip to the sports activities in the State.
He said Rs 18 crore sports facility was under execution in Baramulla District at present. (UNI)
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