Lays foundation of Synthetic Football Turf at Jagti
Avtar Bhat
JAMMU, Feb 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that every effort is being made by the Narendra Modi Government for the welfare of Kashmiri Pandits.
The Lt Governor was addressing a function at migrant township Jagti after laying foundation stone of Synthetic Football Turf in the township.
The Lt Governor, while acknowledging the role of Kashmiri Pandits said the achievements of the community fill his heart with pride and urged them to contribute in rebuilding J&K.
“The achievements of Kashmiri Pandit community fill my heart with pride. I dedicate this vital sports project at Jagti to the youth of this community and to their immense contribution to nation-building,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Government is fully committed to the welfare of Kashmiri migrant families and this is also reflected in the interim budget of Jammu Kashmir, he observed.
He said the representation of Kashmiri Pandit community in J&K’s Legislative Assembly is a major step towards the empowerment of the community.
“I urge the youth of Kashmiri Pandit community to avail limitless opportunities in diverse sectors and fulfil the goal of Viksit Bharat,” Sinha said.
He, while highlighting the contribution of a Kathua youth settled in Canada who opened a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Billawar, Kathua to provide jobs to 1500 people said the Kashmiri Pandits putting up abroad can also initiate steps in this regard.
The Lt Governor appealed the prominent members of the community to approach their fellow community members with good resources to come forward in establishing such employment generating units in the UT and contribute to PM’s dream of Viksit Bharat.
Sinha said he also is in contact with some of such resourceful KP community members and he will pursue them for this purpose. He also appealed the prominent members of the community to come forward in this regard.
He said that the J&K Government will provide them all facilities in establishing their ventures in the UT.
Sinha, while highlighting the steps being taken by the Government for the welfare of Kashmiri Pandits said in this year’s budget Rs 1067.61 crore were earmarked for the KPs which is more than Rs 135 crore kept last year. He reiterated that every effort will be made by this Government for the welfare of the community.
The Lt Governor congratulated the young sportspersons and football enthusiasts on the occasion.
The Synthetic Football Turf to be developed at a cost of Rs 5.75 crore, will include G+1 pavilion with a covered area having seating capacity of about 600 spectators, change rooms and other amenities.
He said the State-of-the-Art sports facility to be developed as per FIFA Standards demonstrates the unwavering commitment and dedication of the UT Administration to promote sports in the Union Territory.
In this Financial Year, indoor stadium, outdoor Gym and Cricket Stadium with all facilities will be developed at Jagti, while Rs 30 lakh has already been allocated for the creation of badminton and volleyball court facilities, he added.
The Lt Governor also highlighted the efforts of the administration to develop the massive infrastructure that has brought sports revolution in J&K, post 2019.
“We have completed 702 sports projects. Multipurpose indoor sports halls have been constructed in almost every district. Playfields have been developed in every Panchayat”, he observed.
International level sports facilities are being developed in Jammu and Srinagar. Centres of Excellence have been established in Canoeing, Rowing and Fencing in both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Floodlighting and synthetic turfing are being installed in several stadia, the Lt Governor added.
He reiterated the commitment of the UT administration to extend necessary assistance and handholding to the budding sports persons and enterprising youth in different sectors.
He said the financial assistance to the 1049 youth identified during the Special camp will be provided by the end of February this year.
He instructed the Relief Commissioner and concerned officials to facilitate more youth interested in self-employment ventures and ensure their inclusion among the already selected candidates for assistance.
He further directed for organizing the second leg of the Special Grievance Camp for Kashmiri Migrants in the coming days.
The work on the approved Yatri Niwas will start soon which will further augment the facilities for the devotees during the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, the Lt Governor said.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services & Sports J&K, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) J&K, Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council; senior officials, prominent citizens, sportspersons and people in large number were present.
Earlier convenor Vishwa Karma Samaj, Kiran Wattal highlighted various issues of the KP community. He, however, said that prior to this Government no one paid attention in providing sports and other infrastructure facilities in migrant camps.
Wattal termed Lt Governor a ‘Vikas Pursh’ and said that the out of box decisions taken by Narendra Modi led Government will bring complete peace and prosperity in the J&K State.
Wattal also gave credit to Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul for taking keen interest in promotion of sports in J&K. He demanded face lifting of buildings at Jagti and other camps, allotment of quarters to package employees in Kashmir, latest equipments be provided to Jagti Hospital, launching of special recruitment drive for the community youth in police and para military forces, enhancement of cash relief, open Gyms for children, repairs and renovation of roads and lanes.
The programme was organised by J&K Sports Council in coordination with Global Solace led by Pinto Ji. Kusum Tickoo moderated the programme while the Kashmiri girls presented a mesmerising cultural programme.
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