Jammu: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Yasha Mudgal today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the overall functioning and performance of the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC).
The meeting was attended by Special Secretary YSS, Director Finance YSS, Secretary JKSC, Executive Engineer JKSC and other senior officers of YSS and JKSC.
While reviewing the human resource issues of the department, the Commissioner Secretary underscored the need to expedite the process of filling all vacant positions. She emphasized that adequate staffing is essential for the optimal functioning of sports infrastructure across the Union Territory .
Highlighting the importance of youth engagement in sports, the Commissioner Secretary directed JKSC to conduct population-wise analysis of youth participation in sports activities across J&K and analyse the same with respect to the national average. She further instructed that a comparative study be undertaken with other states that have demonstrated success in sports development, and adopt their best practices to boost sports culture across Jammu and Kashmir.
In order to enhance the competitive performance of athletes in J&K, the Secretary JKSC was asked to formulate a comprehensive plan aimed at increasing medal tallies in national and international competitions.
Highlighting the potential of J&K as an emerging global sports destination, the Commissioner Secretary advised the JKSC to examine the feasibility of hosting international sporting events, including World Championships, in the Union Territory, which will significantly contribute to enhancing the global visibility of Jammu & Kashmir as a sports destination.
She also stressed on the importance of media visibility and directed the J&K Sports Council to ensure that all sports events receive adequate publicity before, during, and after their conduct.
During the meeting, Secretary JKSC delivered a detailed presentation covering key aspects of the Council’s operations like institutional functioning, upcoming projects, major achievements, upcoming international and national championships and the status of the ongoing works under the Capex /PMDP.