Srinagar, March 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised rising sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir, and termed it "Winter Sports Capital" of India.

PM Modi made these remarks during his speech at Srinagar on Thursday where he inaugurated several development projects.

He said that his government had provided multi-purpose indoor stadiums in 17 districts of J&K. He also mentioned that J&K had hosted many national and international events in winter sports, which include Khelo India Winter Games, which saw a massive participation of over 1000 athletes from across the country.

The PM Modi stated that J&K is touching new heights of glory and progress, and urged the youth to take advantage of the opportunities in winter sports. He said t...