Jammu, Feb. 12 -- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has fast-tracked the implementation of key decisions taken during its 76th Board Meeting held on February 8 under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, officials said on Wednesday. In line with the directions of the Board, the shrine board has commenced consultations with key stakeholders and initiated the formulation of a comprehensive strategy for youth engagement in the sports sector along with promotion of pilgrimage in and around Katra. In this regard, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, chief executive officer, along with senior officers of the board, held a series of meetings with delegations from the sports sector as well as stakeholders of the hotel and restaurant association, Katra, on Wednesday. A delegation led by Shiv Kumar Sharma, former joint secretary, J&K state sports council along with other representatives from the sports fraternity, held detailed discussions on various aspects of sports development in the region. A roadmap for structured coaching support, infrastructure strengthening and capacity-building initiatives was also deliberated upon. A delegation led by Rakesh Wazir, president, hotel and restaurant association, Katra, along with hotel owners held discussions on formulating a multi-pronged strategy for promoting pilgrimage destinations in and around Katra with the objective of enriching the overall spiritual and tourism landscape. Special emphasis was also laid on the revival and promotion of traditional and ancient pilgrimage routes associated with the Yatra.htc...