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Imran Ansari meets Vijay Goel; demands more initiatives to boost Sports in J&K


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New Delhi, June 08: Jammu and Kashmir's Sports Minister Imran Raza Ansari  called on Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel to discuss initiatives to boost sports activities in the state.

Secretary Sports Council, Waheed Para was also present.

A total of Rs 50 crore has already been released of Rs 200 crores  by the government, specifically to upgrade the existing infrastructure in Poonch and Rajouri districts, besides building indoor halls in 12 other districts of the state.

 

To enhance the sports infrastructure further, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has got PSUs to put in Rs 40 crore.

Issues raised by Imran Ansari with Union Sports Minister  Vjay Goyal

i) Establishment of 13 SAI centres in 13 districts of J&K State.    A team deputed by SAI has conducted feasibility of the proposed SAI centres. There has been no further action in the matter from the concerned.
 
ii) Continuation of short term Certificate courses in various disciplines under special package for youth of J&K at NIS Patiala.  
 
iii) Engagement/Hiring of coaches trained under Special Certificate training course at NS, NIS under Prime Minister’s special Package Program
 
 
  iv) Constituting of village / block level sports clubs / teams. This proposal stands forwarded to Secretary Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Govt. of India on 02-02-2017. The financial implications have been worked out at Rs 4172.80 lakhs (Recurring 1902.80 lakhs Non-recurring 2270.00 lakhs)
 
v) Establishment of Sub-Regional SAI Centre in State for which land shall be provided by the state. Action awaited from SAI.    
 
 
vi) Establishment of NIS Patiala Level institution at Srinagar/Jammu for conduct of coaching courses for which law can be more available with state Govt.
 
vii) Continuation of Khelo India programme with J&K State Sports department   
 
viii) Construction / up-gradation of sports infrastructure in J&K State under Khelo India Infrastructural development scheme.

 


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