SRINAGAR: The creation of the “Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre” and the creation of 235 positions to be used for the appointment of outstanding athletes, including 10 Gazetted Posts, were approved by the Administrative Council (AC), which convened here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. The conference was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K.With this choice, the selection procedure for excellent athletes will get under way. For the previous few years, this process has been complicated by different legal and procedural concerns. The new regulations were developed with the intention of inspiring young people to participate in sports and supporting athletes who excel. The government’s efforts to revive sports in the Union Territory are demonstrated by the sportspeople from J&K who are recognised at the national and international level in a variety of sports categories. In order to create an environment that is supportive to the growth of sports in J&K, the government works to make these appointments an annual event. Additionally, the selection of renowned athletes as mentors would greatly aid in the training and development of young people and promote their involvement in regional, national, and international tournaments.
