Every panchayat will get playfield witnin 5 years in J&K

Srinagar: Every Panchayat and Block will have a playfield within next five years in the Jammu and Kashmir, where massive activites had been launched under Panchayat Yuva Khel Krida Abhiyan (PYKKA).
The event organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports under the aegis of Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in Shopian yesterday would be organised in all the 14 blocks of the state subsequently.
Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Youth Service and Sports R S Chib said the Physical Education is important for our younger generation.
The Minister said PYKKA has been introduced by the Union Government for promoting games and sports in rural areas to harness the potential of the youth.
He said talented players of rural areas have the potential to compete at international and national level and are in position to bring laurels to the State.
Every Panchayat and Block would get playfield within five years, the Minister said, adding that Rs one lakh and Rs five lakh respectively would be utilised on the development of playfields in the State.
He said the work on playfields in 14 blocks has been taken in hand and a proposal for developing 56 more playfields has been sent to Centre for approval.
He said besides providing equipments, a trainer would also be engaged on honorarium basis in every Panchayat and Block.
Chib said Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken during his recent visit has assured to provide sufficient funds for promotion of sports activities in the state.
He expressed confidence that the Government of India will come out with a very positive response in the interest of the youth of the state.