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participation of children for such to the local communities.
activities. Similarly, Dal Lake— Parents, teachers, and youth
our crown jewel and symbol leaders came together to
of eternal beauty became the make these events possible.

stage for the Khelo India Water This partnership between
Sports Festival, signalling to government institutions and
the nation and the world that society is the true strength of our
J&K is ready to host events of sporting culture.
international stature. In J&K UT, women athletes
Behind these milestones have significantly shaped
lies the ‘Whole of Government’ progressive sporting culture
approach. Various departments even in far-flung areas. They
and agencies had worked have shattered stereotypes and

together breaking the their success is fostering
traditional silos to address grassroots engagement
the security challenges, and values of
establish peace and inclusivity and equality.
to fill the infrastructure Every medal they
gaps. J&K Sports win, every match
Council carefully they play, is a

harvested the testament to
peace dividend. the fact that
From upgrading the daughters
infrastructure to of J&K are
scouting talent, ready to lead
from engaging from the front.
schools and colleges The medal tally in
to mobilising volunteers, Gymnastics, Wushu,
their role has been pivotal. Fencing, Thang-Ta

The success of these and Pencak Silat is a
initiatives also belongs glaring example of

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