Srinagar, 06 Oct (KNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Women’s Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal Shameema Firdous Tuesday said that sports are an effective means of nurturing the talent of the younger generation, engaging them in positive activities and keeping them away from social evils such as drug abuse.

She was speaking while interacting with a delegation of players associated with the Football Club (FC Passionate) led by Zubair Ahmad.

The players apprised Shameema Firdous of the difficulties they were facing in pursuing sports. They said they wanted to build their future in sports and bring recognition to Jammu and Kashmir at the national and international levels, but lack of resources and essential facilities was creating hurdles in their path.

Keeping the immediate requirements of the players in view, Shameema Firdous announced an immediate contribution of Rs 1 lakh for the purchase of essential sports equipment.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelShe assured the players that their other issues, along with the need for additional financial and infrastructural support, would be taken up with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

She appreciated the steps being taken by the Omar Abdullah-led government to strengthen sports infrastructure, provide sports facilities to youth, promote various sporting activities and competitions, and create opportunities for young talent to progress.

She assured the players that the National Conference would continue to raise the issues of youth and those associated with sports on a priority basis and provide every possible support to talented young people.(KNS)