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Adhere to timelines, uphold high-quality construction standards: Secretary J&K Sports Council

Jammu, Nov 6 (UNI) The Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, Tazayun Mukhtar on Saturday instructed the concerned officers and executing agencies to strictly adhere to timelines while upholding high-quality construction standards.
She emphasized the importance of rigorous monitoring and cross-departmental coordination.
She noted that the upgraded infrastructure must be tailored to meet the evolving needs of athletes and active sporting programs.
Continuing her extensive inspection tour of sports infrastructure here, the Secretary today visited the Mini Stadium Parade, Green Fueld Gandhi Nagar and K K Hakhu Stadium.
During the inspections, she reviewed the progress of ongoing works on-site.
At the Mini Stadium Parade, the Secretary took time to interact directly with local football players.
She listened to their feedback and specific requirements concerning football development in the region.
Assuring the athletes of the Council's full backing, she stated that focused efforts are underway to strengthen football infrastructure, enhance training facilities, and expand competitive opportunities for young talent.
Reiterating the Council's broader mandate, the Secretary emphasized that these infrastructure upgrades are designed to foster grassroots sports development. By providing reliable access to quality training environments, the J&K Sports Council aims to create a robust foundation for
young athletes across Jammu and Kashmir to excel at regional national and international levels.
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