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State to have Sports Policy soon: JK govt

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Apr 25 2013 | 8:15 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir will soon have its sports policy, the state government today said.
"Sports policy will be introduced in one month's time in a bid to develop sports culture...It is almost in final phase," state sports minister Taj Mohi-ud-Din told reporters here.
"It will be taken to the cabinet for approval," he said adding, the government is keen in brining in a sports policy for raising the standards of sports and sportspersons, coaches and other officials, he said.
Sports policy in JK is the need of the hour, the minister said.
Many things have been charted out and an outline has been prepared, the minister said.
"Panchayats will be involved in development of sports as they play a major role", Taj added.

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First Published: Apr 25 2013 | 8:15 PM IST

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