Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is ensuring that the citizens live in an environment of peace and take advantage of the developmental endeavours of the government despite facing challenges like terrorism.
The J&K Police are promoting the talent of youth by conducting events like ‘Jashn-e-Dal’ and ‘Pedal for Peace’, he said.
“The J&K Police is involved in ensuring that the common people live in an environment of peace and take advantage of the developmental endeavours of the government,” Sinha said while addressing the culmination function of Jashn-e-Dal event at SKICC here.
He said the J&K Police is fulfilling its responsibilities towards citizens along with facing challenges like capacity building, modernisation, terrorism and law and order issues.
Referring to the improved sports infrastructure in the union territory, Sinha said only three to four lakh youth were able to play in Jammu and Kashmir some years ago, but, last year, over 60 lakh youth took part in sports activities here.
“Perhaps it is happening in J&K for the first time that there is a sporting event every day in some district or city or a panchayat. To create new sporting champions, new sports infrastructure has been developed,” he said.
He said the J&K administration is duty-bound to promote talent and provide facilities at the grounds level for the youth.
In the Jashn-e-Dal, some 700 participants competed in 20 categories of Kayaking, Canoeing and Slalom discipline during the three-day long event, an official press release informed.
Addressing the participants and the organizers, the LG said “it is a dream of every athlete to get an opportunity to participate in sporting events, excel in their respective area and become role models for the upcoming generation. The ongoing sports activities give us hope and confidence that our players can produce path-breaking achievements,”
Sinha said the “vibrant sports culture reflects the image of aspirational J&K, which is determined to build a better future for the young generation. Our athletes will play a significant role in this task and contribute in building a strong and prosperous Jammu & Kashmir.”
The LG reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to provide world-class facilities, coaching and mentoring to the young sporting talents of Jammu Kashmir.
“We are building a new sporting future of J&K. It is our collective responsibility to empower our sportspersons, help the hidden talents in the villages so that they can script shining successes in international sporting events,” said the LG.
The LG made a mention of sports personalities from J&K for bringing laurels to the nation at the world stage. He also appreciated the efforts of the sports associations and stakeholder departments for the promotion of sports in the UT.
The LG also called upon the people, especially the youth to discharge their duties and to contribute in Swachhta Abhiyan.
At the closing ceremony, the LG took the ceremonial salute at an impressive pedal pass and interacted with the players.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG; Dilbag Singh, DGP; R K Goyal, ACS, Home Department; RR Swain, Special DG CID; SJM Gillani, ADGP J&K Armed Police, senior officials of police and civil administration, members of water sports association, prominent sports personalities, representatives of various sports clubs and associations and youth in large number attended the felicitation ceremony.
