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Sports
Jammu-Kashmir Sports Infrastructure Spending Reveals Stark Regional Gap
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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Government data shows a pronounced disparity in sports infrastructure funding between Jammu and the Kashmir region, highlighting unequal development priorities.
Government expenditure reports released this week indicate that the Jammu region has received considerably more funding for sports infrastructure than the Kashmir valley. The data, compiled from state budget allocations, points to a persistent imbalance in the development of stadiums, training centres and related facilities across the two zones.
Officials from the sports department acknowledged the gap, noting that the higher allocations to Jammu are driven by ongoing projects and a larger number of existing venues. They emphasized that the figures reflect current project pipelines rather than a deliberate policy bias.
Stakeholders in the Kashmir region have called for a reassessment of funding priorities, arguing that the disparity hampers talent development and participation in sports. The department has indicated that future budget cycles will consider a more balanced distribution to address the concerns raised.
The issue has drawn attention from civil society groups, who urge the state to ensure equitable access to sports infrastructure as part of broader regional development goals.
Officials from the sports department acknowledged the gap, noting that the higher allocations to Jammu are driven by ongoing projects and a larger number of existing venues. They emphasized that the figures reflect current project pipelines rather than a deliberate policy bias.
Stakeholders in the Kashmir region have called for a reassessment of funding priorities, arguing that the disparity hampers talent development and participation in sports. The department has indicated that future budget cycles will consider a more balanced distribution to address the concerns raised.
The issue has drawn attention from civil society groups, who urge the state to ensure equitable access to sports infrastructure as part of broader regional development goals.