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Jammu Sports Journalists body discusses sports welfare measures DG J&K DYSS

Jammu, Oct 5 (UNI) The Jammu Sports Journalists Association (JSJA) Monday called on Director General, Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Anuradha Gupta, and discussed various welfare measures and ideas for the betterment of the sports sector in the union Territory.
The delegation comprising JSJA President Sanjeev Sharma, Vice President Vikas Abrol, General Secretary Vishal Bharti, Treasurer Monika Jamwal and Executive Committee members Arun Roshan, Ranjit Thakur and Arun Chib met the DG Sports and held detailed discussions on various issues concerning sports and the measures being undertaken to promote the sector.
During the meeting, the members highlighted the functioning of sports associations in Jammu and Kashmir, development of sports infrastructure, engagement of manpower and the need for workshops, seminars and conclaves focused on sports.
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