Srinagar, Jan 11(KNS): Government is coming up with mega infrastructure across the J&K which includes construction of indoor stadiums in all districts.
A top official told KNS that Rs 80 crore is being spent in J&K for the construction of indoor stadiums in all the districts of J&K.
Rs 4 crore has been earmarked for the construction of each stadium in a district with the facilities at par with other states of India, he said.
The Sehpora Ganderbal and Udyhampur indoor stadium are already functional and construction of 6 more stadiums are complete and ready for inauguration.
The official also said Youth Service and Sports department has devised a plan to create infrastructure according to the games mostly played in their respective areas.
“Football stadium, artificial, basketball courts, volleyball courts and synthetic turf stadiums will be constructed at a cost of more than Rs 400 crore. The is the first time that such mega funding is spent on construction of sports infrastructure in J&K,” he added.
When KNS contacted Secretary Youth Services and Sports Department Sarmand Hafeez, he said, “Yes mega sports infrastructure is being developed in the state.”