JAMMU, April 23 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology Satish Sharma on Tuesday underscored the importance of engaging youth through sports while addressing the grand finale of the 2nd Sher-e-Kashmir T20 Cricket Tournament held at M.A. Stadium.

Highlighting the transformative role of sports in society, the Minister said that such tournaments provide a constructive and positive platform for youth to showcase their talent, develop discipline and remain away from social evils such as drug abuse.

He said sports play a vital role not only in ensuring physical fitness but also in nurturing leadership qualities, discipline, confidence a...