J&K hosts first ever Formula-4 Car show on the banks of Dal Lake

A Formula 4 race was held on Boulevard Road along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday. The event was organised to promote motorsports in Kashmir.

The racing event was a joint effort between Formula-4 and the Indian Racing League, organized under the supervision of the Tourism Department.

In a post on the X platform(formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "This is very heartening to see. It will help further showcase the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. India offers great opportunities for motorsports to thrive and Srinagar is right on top of the places where it can happen!"

This is very heartening to see. It will help further showcase the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. India offers great opportunities for motorsports to thrive and Srinagar is right on top of the places where it can happen! https://t.co/RNSRy4NnZ3

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2024

Extensive arrangements were made, including surface leveling, pothole repair, barricade installation, medical team deployment, and security measures, ensuring the event's safety and success.

Drone surveillance was employed to bolster security measures, ensuring efficient event management and spectator safety throughout the Formula-4 race.

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