Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the J&K Sports Council to expedite the long-pending upgradation and development of the playing field at Gund Jehangir in Bandipora district, officials said on Wednesday.
The direction was issued after a representation was submitted by Advocate Bilal Ahmad Bhat, a local resident, urging early intervention in the matter, official sources told KNS.
The Personal Section of the Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Science & Technology, IT, YSS and ARI & Trainings forwarded the representation to the Secretary of the Sports Council, seeking priority action on the issue, they said.
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The Minister's office has asked the Sports Council to fast-track the development, fencing, and upgradation of the playground, which has been a long-pending demand of the local community in the Sonawari area, sources added.
Locals have hailed the move, stating that the development of the field would provide much-needed sports infrastructure for the youth of the region.
The Sports Council has been directed to submit a compliance report at the earliest, sources added. (KNS)