Jammu: “Politics should not interfere in sports, and the talented youth should get opportunities they deserve”, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserted Saturday as he inaugurated the two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN’, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports at Jammu.
He also said that investing in sports means investing in disciplined citizens and a confident future for the country, an official press release informed.
It said the conference will identify the actionable strategies to further strengthen sports systems in J&K UT, prepare a roadmap for effective implementation of the National Sports Policy 2025, and J&K Sports Policy 2022 and highlight measures for shaping a resilient and future-ready generation.
In his address, the LG called for linking sports with education and essential life skills. He said that with integration in the education curriculum, sports can become a powerful tool for the complete and holistic development of youth.
“Sports is a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building. For youth, sports serve as a real-life school which teaches discipline, values, and leadership through lived experience. It is a strong medium for empowerment, social awareness, and the overall progress of the society,” the LG said.
The LG emphasised that sports should be kept away from politics. He observed that sporting talent can only be nurtured in a peaceful environment. “In order to make India a true sporting powerhouse, we must keep sports and politics strictly separate.”
The LG said that politics should not interfere in sports and the talented youth should not be deprived of the opportunities they deserve. “We must move forward and create a system where there is no room for doubt on the selection process,” he said.
He also reiterated the administration’s resolve to extend requisite support to the sportspersons and developing state-of-the-art sports infrastructure at grassroots level.
The LG emphasised on giving special focus and strong encouragement to the participation of women and youth in sports and working towards removing the major barriers that hold them back.
He said the policymakers and industry leaders should create avenues of opportunity through sports.
“Investing in sports means investing in disciplined citizens and a confident future to shape the destiny of the country.
To truly build a sports culture, we must bring sports into the heart of daily community living and connect sports with education and life skills,” the LG said.
The LG commended the Department of Youth Services and Sports, J&K for its “unique endeavour” aimed at advancing the national sports agenda through sharing of best practices in governance, participation, athlete development and performance excellence.
He urged sports councils, federations, administrators and officials to chalk-out a strategic development plan specifically designed to elevate performance in international competitions.
Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Yasha Mudgal, Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Youth Services and Sports; Padma Shri Dr Karnam Malleswari (Olympian) Vice Chancellor, Delhi Sports University; Ramesh Kumar; Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Anuradha Gupta, Director General Youth Services and Sports, senior officials, representatives of Sports Authority of India; eminent sports personalities; sports-experts and youth in large number attended the inaugural ceremony.
LG releases Kashi Vidwat Parishad’s Dairy, Panchang Calendar 2026
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad’s Dairy and Panchang Calendar 2026, at Lok Bhavan today.
According to an official press release, the LG extended his felicitations to Padma Shri Prof. Vishwa Murti Shastri, President, J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad Jammu, editorial team, and all the members of the Parishad for their dedicated efforts in promoting and preserving cultural heritage.
The 2026 Calendar is designed as a comprehensive spiritual and cultural guide featuring information about auspicious occasions, festivals and religious rituals.
