JAMMU, Jul 15: In a significant step towards enhancing the professional competence and technical expertise of Physical Education personnel, the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K UT, under the visionary leadership of Anuradha Gupta, Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K UT, has organized a Five-Day Chess Arbiter Course in collaboration with the All India Chess Federation (AICF) at Hotel Nek, Jammu, from 14th to 18th July, 2026.
The initiative aims to equip Physical Education Masters (PEMs), Physical Education Teachers (PETs), and Rehbar-e-Khel (ReKs) with the latest knowledge of the Laws of Chess, tournament management, pairing systems, and arbiter responsibilities, thereby enabling them to conduct chess competitions efficiently and in accordance with international standards.
On the occasion, Inder Jeet Singh Parihar Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Jammu Division, interacted with the participants representing all 20 districts of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, he acknowledges the visionary initiative of the Director General, Anuradha Gupta, for providing continuous professional development opportunities to the department’s Physical Education staff. He emphasized that such training programmes will strengthen the technical capabilities of the field staff and contribute significantly to the promotion of chess at the grassroots level.
The programme was graced by Atul Gupta, Planning and Development Programme Coordinator, All India Chess Federation, who highlighted the Federation’s commitment to promoting chess across the country through structured training and capacity-building programmes. He encouraged the participants to make full use of the course and contribute towards the development of chess in educational institutions throughout Jammu & Kashmir.
Also present on the occasion was Baldev Raj, former President, Jammu & Kashmir Chess Association and Ranjeet Singh PEM JD office Jammu also shared his valuable experience and appreciated the efforts of the Directorate and the All India Chess Federation in organizing such a prestigious technical course for Physical Education professionals.
The Chess Arbiter Course is being conducted by experienced resource persons from the All India Chess Federation and is witnessing enthusiastic participation from PEMs, PETs, and ReKs from all 20 districts of the Union Territory.
The Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K UT remains committed to organizing such capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills, professionalism, and technical expertise of its staff while fostering the growth of chess and other sports across Jammu & Kashmir.The course is being conducted by experienced resource persons
Ritesh Pathania deputed by the All India Chess Federation and has attracted enthusiastic participation from PEMs, PETs, and ReKs representing all 20 districts of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting the department’s collective commitment towards professional excellence and sports development.