STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Sham Lal Langar, Convener Trade and Industries Cell, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir has welcomed the J&K Sports Policy approved by the Administrative Council headed by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.
In a statement issued to media here today, the BJP leader said that there was a dire need to introduce Sports Policy for Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory at the earliest and now that it has been finally rolled out, I wholeheartedly welcome it. It also shows the concern shown by the Lt Governor and his Administration towards formulation of the sports policy for this Union Territory that is focussed on the youth.
Sham Langar said that due to lack of vision and lackadaisical approach of successive regimes in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, the youth faced huge hardships in the field of sports. He said that the implementation of this robust Sports Policy will undoubtedly deliver the expected results. Prima facie the rolled out policy is youth friendly and assures a bright future for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir in the sports sector, he added.
The BJP leader said that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is currently facing the challenge of drug menace and the maiden sports policy will prove to be a landmark initiative to ensure that youth stay away from the drugs by indulging in sports activities of their choice with adequate infrastructure. Moreover, the new policy is expected to multiply career opportunities for sports aspirants besides boosting the morale of the youth of J&K who will get motivated towards sports.
Langar said that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir has enormous talent and this Sports Policy will provide them a platform not only to showcase and enhance their talent but also to bring laurels to the Union Territory at the national and international level sports competitions.