J&K touching new heights in peace, development: PM Narendera Modi

Says Gulmarg emerging first choice of international tourists

Srinagar Feb 26 (PTK) :Prime Minister Narender Modi Friday said Khelo India International Games Festival that is being held in the world famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district signifies that J&K is touching new heights in peace and development.

Prime Minister Modi said that every Indian is keenly looking at the grand festival and this festival sends a message across the country—One India, strong India.

He said with Gulmarg hosting the grand event, the development signifies that J&K is touching new heights in peace and developmental fronts.

He said that challenges left by the deadly pandemic are dying down slowly and sports activities are picking up. “Sports is not just a hobby but you learn team spirit and you learn to build self-confidence,” PM Modi said.

He said there will be a sports policy that will be followed in each state and UT where sports professionals and talented youth will be identified. “Seniors will have to teach juniors,” he said. (PTK)