Srinagar, March 12 -- Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced plans to convert the famous ski resort of Gulmarg into a centre of excellence for winter sports.

Mandaviya announced the government's plans of converting Gulmarg into a sporting hub. at the closing ceremony of Khelo India Winter Games on Wednesday to provide a fillip to winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Minister of Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma were also present during the ceremony.

"India has got immense talent and we have to find and nurture it from 9 years to 24 years. To be able to do this we have to create a sports school in each district across the sub-continent, where raw talent ...