Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha said that Government is to establish 40 Khelo-India Centers in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir union territories to give a further boost to supporting culture.
The Lieutenant Governor announced Rs 5 lakh cash award for Rakesh Kumar, Archer from Katra, Reasi who has qualified for Tokyo Paralympics, scheduled to be held from 24th August 2021. Similarly, Rs 2 lakh cash award for our renowned Rifle Shooter, Chain Singh from Doda. He further said that 22 coaches already appointed to train & mentor the next generation of ports persons.
Further, under Prime minister’s development package, 44 Coaches and 22 Instructors will be recruited in different disciplines. With Rs 513 crore allocated budget, the Department of Youth Services & Sports shall continue providing sustained handholding to the young budding sportspersons of the UT & lay a solid platform for them to display their talent at higher levels.
