Baramulla: In a move aimed at strengthening sports facilities in the district, the District Administration Baramulla on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner Baramulla.
The MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa, SDM Uri Prince Kumar, Chief Planning Officer Nisar Ahmad and officials from NHPC, including the Group General Manager (HoP), Group General Manager (CSR) and the Head of CSR & Sustainable Development Department of Uri Power Station.
The collaboration, undertaken under NHPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, seeks to enhance sports infrastructure across the district.
Under the agreement, NHPC will undertake the upgradation of the Mini Stadium at Uri and install high-mast lights at the General Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla town.
The projects will be funded by NHPC with a total financial outlay of ₹1 crore, of which ₹65 lakh has been earmarked for the financial year 2025–26.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated NHPC’s proactive role in supporting development of sports infrastructure and said such collaborative initiatives would help address gaps in facilities while encouraging youth participation in sports activities across the district.
