J&K: Snow Skiing Training conducted for girls in Budgam

Feb 24, 2023

Budgam (J&K), Feb 24 (ANI): A 15-day long training course on snow skiing was started in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. It was started by the Department of Youth Services and Sports. The purpose of the training is to give basic training in Skiing to girls at the newly explored ski destination of Yusmarg. A group of 60 girl students were being trained on the basis of the game by well-trained instructors. The department is also providing all types of equipment like skies and gears free of cost, so that maximum number of participants will take part in different national and international events in the future. All the facilities like food and accommodation are being provided so that girls from poor families come forward and show their talent. Girls showing great enthusiasm towards this training, aim to be a part of a rescue operation team during an avalanche. Yusmarg is one of the best destination places in the valley during summer. The department is also taking many initiatives to make this destination a perfect place for skiing. Skiing also keeps this place busy during winter and will create many opportunities for jobs for the youths.