BARAMULLA, JANUARY 29: With an aim to inculcate sports zeal among our young and aspiring sports enthusiasts, 15 days long skiing course was today concluded here at the famous tourist destination Gulmarg with Deputy Commissioner Baramulla as the chief guest.
Programme was organized by Indian Institute of Skiing and Monitoring (IISM) in which, besides locals skiers, young players from different regions of the country participated.
On the occasion, Principal IISM J S Dhillon said that both foundational as well as basic training module was imparted to the participants.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner hailed the participants and said that such events plays a greater role in boosting the tourism sector. He said that every possible step is being taken to develop sports infrastructure in the district.
He further said that under youth engagement programme, two groups of volunteers comprising 20 persons each were sent on an exposure tour while the training programme for another group has been launched and who will be subsequently sent for the tour.
On the occassion, the DDC distributes awards among the best performers.
CEO Gulmarg Development Authority, CO 19 Garnedar, Deputy Director Health, SDM Gulamrg and other concerned were present on the occasion.
