Sports Minister Announces Infrastructure Plans After High-Level Meeting with BCCI Officials
Srinagar, Jan 11 (KNS): In a significant push for sports infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is set to develop new cricket stadiums in the Union Territory. The move follows a high-level meeting between J&K's Sports Minister, Satish Sharma, and key national sports officials.
This development came on the day when Minister Sharma participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he also outlined the Union Territory's broader economic potential, as per the news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS).
According to KNS, Sports Minister Sharma stated that Jammu and Kashmir possess immense potential in sectors like start-ups, handicrafts, agri-based industries, tourism, and IT-enabled services. He assured that the government is committed to creating a supportive ecosystem for youth-led enterprises.
"The ideas emerging from forums like the Viksit Bharat Dialogue are crucial to realizing the vision of an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat, ensuring inclusive growth across all regions," Sharma said, commending the organisers for providing a national platform for youth engagement.
Minister Sharma said he held detailed discussions with Rohan Jaitley, Chairman of the BCCI Infrastructure Committee and President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe noted the talks centered on concrete plans for constructing new cricket stadiums in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sharma emphasized the "immense sporting talent" within the Union Territory and stressed the "need for world-class cricketing infrastructure to nurture young players and promote a sports culture." The proposed stadiums are expected to provide modern training facilities and position J&K as a future host for national and international cricket events.
In a separate meeting with Union Minister Jitin Prasada, Sharma said he discussed inter-departmental issues related to Food, Civil Supplies, Transport, IT, Youth Services, Sports, and Science & Technology. The discussions aimed to strengthen coordination between the Centre and the Union Territory for faster project implementation and improved public service delivery.
Minister Sharma stated that the J&K government is dedicated to promoting sports, upgrading infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance through close collaboration with central ministries and national sporting bodies. The push for new stadiums marks a tangible step in this direction, aiming to harness local talent and boost the sports economy. (KNS)