Srinagar, Feb 07 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said multiple sports infrastructure projects have been developed in Bandipora constituency, while major upgradation works at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium in Bandipora and the sports stadium at Naidkhai are progressing under the Capital Action Plan 2025–26.
Responding to a question by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, the Youth Services and Sports Department, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), informed the House that playfields have been developed at Lankergund Gundpora, HS Qazipora and GHS Kaloosa, while badminton courts have been constructed at BMS Kaloosa and Gamroo.
The government also said a Zonal Physical Education Office has been set up in Bandipora, and both an open-air gym and a pre-fabricated indoor hall have been developed at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium.
It added that the construction of the Centre Pavilion Block at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium is 95 per cent complete.
“Additionally, the upgradation of Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium, Bandipora, and the sports stadium at Naidkhai is currently underway as part of the Capital Action Plan 2025–26,” the department said.
On delays in execution, the government said the completion of the Centre Pavilion Block was held up due to a pending revised technical sanction from the Chief Engineer, North Kashmir.
“The delay is primarily due to the pending revised technical sanction,” it said. The department, however, clarified that the new indoor stadium at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium has already been completed as per the sanctioned allotment and is ready for use.
“The new indoor stadium has been completed and is ready for use by the youth,” it informed.
Regarding the removal of the old and dilapidated pavilion structure at the stadium, the government said the matter has been formally taken up with the District Administration, Bandipora.
“The proposal for removal of the old pavilion building at S.K. Stadium has been taken up with the District Administration,” it said.
While the government did not specify a timeline for completion of the remaining works, it stated that efforts are underway to address procedural bottlenecks to ensure timely completion and improved sports facilities for local youth—(KNO)