Srinagar, August 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Friday organised a felicitation ceremony to honour partner organisations for their support in the successful conduct of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival – 2025 at Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, presented certificates of appreciation to various government departments and organisations, acknowledging their “invaluable contribution” in ensuring smooth execution of the national sporting event.
Speaking on the occasion, Hafeez praised the coordinated efforts of all participating agencies, noting that their dedication had been instrumental in the seamless management of the festival. “Our collective efforts have helped elevate Jammu and Kashmir’s standing in the national sports arena, and we hope to carry this momentum forward in future events,” he said.
Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, was also present at the ceremony.
Among those felicitated were the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) Kashmir, Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K Lakes Conservation & Management Authority, Tourism Department, Health Services Kashmir, Floriculture Department, Hospitality & Protocol Department, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Jal Shakti Department, KPDCL, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, JKTDC, SKICC, Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, All India Radio Srinagar, Department of Handlooms & Handicrafts, Royal Springs Golf Course, J&K Road Transport Corporation, J&K Police, Traffic Police, Armed Police, SDRF, Red FM, Color Curve Advertisers, Space Communication, Associated Media, Shikara Association, Houseboat Owners Association, Hoteliers Club Srinagar, Airport Authority of India, CISF Srinagar Airport, Regional Transport Office Kashmir and JKRLM.
The three-day festival, held at the iconic Dal Lake, featured a range of competitive water sports and drew participants and spectators from across the country, marking a milestone for Jammu and Kashmir in the field of adventure and aquatic sports.
