Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Synthetic Football Turf at Jagti Camp, Nagrota, today.
The Lt Governor congratulated the young sportspersons and football enthusiasts on the occasion.
The Synthetic Football Turf to be developed at a cost of Rs 5.75 crore, will include G+1 pavilion with a covered area having seating capacity of about 600 spectators, change rooms and other amenities.
“The achievements of Kashmiri Pandit community fill my heart with pride. I dedicate this vital sports project at Jagti to the Youth of this Community and to their immense contribution to nation-building,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is fully committed to the welfare of Kashmiri migrant families and this is also reflected in the interim budget of Jammu Kashmir, the Lt Governor observed.
He said the representation of Kashmiri Pandit Community in J&K’s Legislative Assembly is a major step towards the empowerment of the community.
