World-famous Ski destination Gulmarg is all set to host a five-day national winter games event from 7th March under the banner of Khelo India.
Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez yesterday reviewed the arrangements for the mega event with all the stakeholders.
He impressed on all officers to make concrete efforts with a professional touch for making it one of the big events in recent times.
He asked the department of information to facilitate the coverage of the
event of national and local media persons besides preparation for cultural events which would be an added attraction for enthralling the participants.
He also asked the Tourism department to publicize the winter games event in different roadshows across different states of the country.
There will be 30 events under five major activities- snowboarding, snow skiing, cross country, snow show in which 800 players from across India would participate.