Srinagar, Aug. 20 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has drawn up a district-wise roadmap for expansion, upgradation and better utilisation of sports infrastructure, with a focus on equitable access, athlete development and timely completion of projects.

The roadmap was discussed during a review meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, who assessed the status of sports infrastructure, ongoing capital works, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) projects across the Union Territory.

Officials informed the meeting that the department has taken up 210 new sports projects under Capex and 17 under SASCI, involving a cumulative in...