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New Delhi: Former Minister, Ex MLA and senior BJP leader, Sukhnandan Choudhary met with Anurag Thakur, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt of India at his residence New Delhi and discussed matter regarding promoting sports in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Choudhary said, “The youth in rural areas have great potential which must be boosted by providing them good sports amenities and this will also help in keeping youth away from drugs and keep them physically fit and motivated towards their dreams.” Choudhary added, “The youth in rural areas lag behind in sports infrastructure which make them feel disappointed in comparison to urban areas. So much efforts are required in such areas and such infrastructure must be provided at Panchayat level.” Choudhary said this will practically implement the dream of “Fit India” in ground level and help making society drugs free when such initiatives reaches at Panchayat levels.
Choudhary said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced from time to time special package to promote sports in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to engage the youth of the UT in constructive sporting activities. Sukhnandan said PM Narendra Modi has always taken special care of Jammu Kashmir’s development and have allocated funds for the same.
Further, he urged PM Modi and Anurag Thakur to take initiative for developing sports infrastructure at Panchayat level so that the talent of rural Jammu and Kashmir also gets recognised.