Doda, January 27: District Administration Doda is going to host a 3 day sports event on the launch of ‘Sansad Khel Spardha’ a national initiative to identify the local talent in different sports disciplines and pave the way for their projection at national and international level. In this regard, District Development Commissioner Vikas Sharma today chaired a meeting of key officials of different departments to discuss the modalities and arrangements to be put in place in advance for the event.
During the meeting, the DYSSO informed that around 3300 U/ 17 local players drawn from 237 Panchayats and 37 Municipal Wards will be participating in the event. The event would witness inter-Panchayat matches and the winners will be selected for the next level competition.
The DDC finalised Kho Kho, Kabaddi and Volleyball disciplines for the proposed sports event. He directed the DYSSO to frame a structural plan about the hassle free conduct of the event keeping in view the Covid-19 guidelines and convenience of the participants.
Further, the DDC directed the DYSSO to co-ordinate with the Police, Army and other concerned departments to frame a viable plan. The ADC Bhaderwah was asked to identify the places in coordination with SDM Thathri to hold the winter sports.
The DDC informed the meeting that it is a national event that requires extra efforts and rational planning so that the aims and objectives of the event were fulfilled in letter and spirit.
The meeting was attended by SSP Doda, ADC Bhaderwah, GM NHIDCL, DYSSO Doda, Functional Manager DIC. Besides, other concerned officials were also present.
