The District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Shopian, Gurmukh Singh Dutta today convened a meeting to take account of the activities being conducted by the department in all the Zones of the district at Mini Secretariat Arhama, here. The meeting was informed that the calendar under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was followed in letter and spirit across the district by the department.A threadbare discussion was held on progress and achievements made and the pace of registering teams for YSS cup at Panchayat Level.Dutta provided details about the status of completed works and on-going projects; however, augmentation of the Sports Infrastructure scheme was also discussed threadbare on the occasion.
Many other issues pertaining to the smooth functioning of the department were also discussed in the daylong meeting.DYS&SO in his closing remarks stressed upon the officers and officials of the department to follow a calendar of activities while obeying all the Covid-19 related SOPs. He directed to prioritise the work of publicity in their respective zones.He also directed the field officers to keep a close vigil of the developmental works pertaining to the sports infrastructure, play fields and other activities and emphasised for activating their developmental activities to facilitate those students eager to participate in physical exercises.Among others, Lecturers, Physical Education Teachers, Staff members of Youth Services and Sports district Shopian and other concerned were present in the meeting.