Lieutenant Governor inaugurates two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference’
JAMMU, JAN 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN’, organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports at Jammu.
The Conference will identify the actionable strategies to further strengthen sports systems in J&K UT, prepare a roadmap for effective implementation of the National Sports Policy 2025 & J&K Sports Policy 2022 and highlight measures for shaping a resilient and future-ready generation.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called for linking Sports with education and essential life skills. He said, with integration in education curriculum, sports can become a powerful tool for the complete and holistic development of youth.
“Sports is a powerful force that shapes individuals, brings communities together, and plays a vital role in nation-building.
For youth, sports serve as a real-life school which teaches discipline, values, and leadership through lived experience. It is a strong medium for empowerment, social awareness, and the overall progress of the society,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
