
The minister emphasised creation of modern sports infrastructure and sports academies, with efforts to secure about Rs 200 crore investment through national sports bodies. He also urged promotion of the dairy sector in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board. Jammu and Kashmir has been included for the first time under the SASCI scheme for FY 2025–26, enabling 50-year interest-free loans for capital projects to strengthen fiscal stability and accelerate infrastructure growth.