Jammu, April 4 : Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma today informed the House that an amount of Rs 45.824 lakh has been allotted for undertaking sports infrastructural activities in Ramnagar constituency.

While replying to a question raised by MLA Ramnagar, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister said that, in addition, work on the up-gradation of Raja Ram Singh Stadium to a Multipurpose Sports Stadium in Ramnagar is in progress.
“A fund of Rs 5.73 Lakh has been spent out of the Rs 17.00 Lakh released so far. The total approved budget for the project stands at Rs. 20.00 lakh," he said.
He added that the work is under execution and likely to be completed by the end of October 2026.
He said that steps are being taken for the equitable development of sports infrastructure in the region, and new demands shall be examined subject to the availability of funds and technical reports therein, whenever a proposal is received in the department.
“The department regularly organizes sports tournaments, coaching camps, youth engagement programmes and awareness activities to promote sports culture and identify and nurture talented youth in the constituency. Efforts are also being made to strengthen the sports facilities in schools and community playfields to encourage greater participation of youth in sports and physical activities”, he maintained.
Legislator R S Pathania and Balwant Singh Mankotia also raised a supplementary question.