Tours city, take stock of dev works
Srinagar: Maintaining that Sports is essential for overall development and growth of an individual, the Minister for Rural development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the Government has undertaken several measures for ensuring the augmentation of the sports infrastructure in the State besides organizing several national and international events.
According to a statement issued to KNS, the Minister was speaking at an Award function organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tangsoodo Association under the aegis of Tangusoodo Federation of India.
Mr. Sagar said that the Government is doing its bit in ensuring that the youth are provided with every possible opportunity to hone their talent so that they can compete at various national and international levels and bring laurels to the State and Cities. He said that several sports persons from the State have exhibited their talent globally and this is a pointer to the fact that they have immense potential to excel.
The Minister said that comprehensive programme has also been undertaking for ensuring the upgradation of sports infrastructure and in this regard construction/renovation of various stadia has been undertaken. He said, besides national and international events of different games have been organized so that the youth get the requisite exposure and facilities as well.
Earlier, the Minister undertook a comprehensive tour of the Srinagar city to take on the spot review of the various development activities undertaken by the Government. He was accompanied by senior officers of different departments like SMC, R&B, JKPCC, etc.
While inspecting the pace of work on the prestigious Sayeed Mirakh Shah Road project, the Minister directed for the speedy completion of the project, maintaining that it would go a long way in ensuring the better traffic mobility and regulation in the Srinagar city. He said that the proper compensation should be provided to the persons whose properties are being acquired with in the shortest possible time so that they do not face any inconvenience.
The Minister also inspected the pace of leftover work on the restoration of the revered Shrine of Dastgir Shahib (RA) at Khaniyar and directed for the completion of the same as soon as possible. He said that the requisite funds have already been placed at the disposal of JKPCC and they should ensure its speedy completion.
Interacting with people at various localities, the Minister said that the Government is committed to work for the overall development of the Srinagar city and several mega projects in the areas of housing, sanitation, R&B, health, PHE, PDD, have been undertaken.
He said that the people should actively involve themselves in the execution of various developmental schemes in order to exhibit their participatory role in day to day governance. He said that by doing so they would also be giving the much requisite feedback about the status of implementation of various programmes as well.