JAMMU, Sep 15: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, in collaboration with the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, today initiated a three-day Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) for Physical Literacy Clubs of nominated schools of Jammu Division at Khel Gaon Nagrota.
The programme is being organised under the patronage of Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K UT, Smt. Anuradha Gupta (IAS). Officials from all 10 districts of Jammu Division are participating in the capacity-building programme, with around 50 in-service officials attending the sessions.
Tina Mahajan, Additional Secretary, YSS, accompanied by Vishesh Kapoor, encouraged the participants and appreciated the initiative. The officials of YSS welcomed the team from the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, comprising Karan Singh, Associate Vice-President; Dr. Amit Malik, Head of Social Impact Initiative; Nikita Bora, Programme Lead, North/East; and Debashish Swain, Project Coordinator. The programme was welcomed by Nodal Officer, DYSSO Jammu, Sh. Sukhdev Raj Sharma.
The initiative aims to strengthen physical literacy among schoolchildren while equipping Physical Literacy Club coordinators with innovative approaches and practical tools to promote physical activity and participation in sports. It also seeks to inculcate Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect among students.
The three-day programme will feature interactive sessions, practical activities, demonstrations and experiential learning aimed at enhancing the capacity of participating officials. The participants will also be sensitised to the importance of creating an inclusive, engaging and positive sporting environment in schools.
With the theme “Train the Trainees,” the programme seeks to create a pool of trained officials capable of effectively implementing Physical Literacy Clubs across Jammu Division. The initiative is expected to encourage greater participation in physical activities while nurturing teamwork, discipline, respect, leadership and a healthy competitive spirit among students. Among the officials associated with the programme are Pankaj Sasan and Rahul Bakshi.
The programme will continue for three days at the same venue.