Releases wildlife publication
Jammu, Apr 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled the jersey of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club (SCC) at a function held here.
The event was attended by Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani and members of the club.
Appreciating the club’s contribution to promoting cricket, the Chief Minister said that the government is committed to extending all possible support to encourage sports activities and nurture young talent across Jammu and Kashmir.
On the occasion, SCC President Aman Cheema highlighted the club’s achievements, noting that it has participated in and won several tournaments. He added that the club is playing a positive role in engaging youth and steering them away from negative influences such as drug abuse by channelizing their energy into sports.
Earlier, the Chief Minister also launched a wildlife magazine titled ‘Checklist of Mammals of Jammu and Kashmir, India’. A delegation of wildlife ecologists led by Muzaffar Kichloo briefed him on their ongoing and upcoming projects.
The Chief Minister commended their efforts and emphasized the importance of scientific research and conservation in preserving the region’s rich biodiversity. (KNO)
