Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Thursday said that  suspension of security operations by the Centre had provided an atmosphere to the local youth in which they were able to  nurture their creativities and display their talent.

 Mehbooba  said that halt in operations  had brought an attitudinal change among the youth.

 Mehbooba was talking while attending a Sports Conclave organized by the J&K State Sports Council accompanied by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Mehbooba Mufti said the positivity generated by suspension of security operations  in the State needed to be sustained and taken forward so that the youth who have felt the suffocation of violence of past three decades o would be  provided a congenial atmosphere in which they can fulfill their dreams and realize their aspirations.

The Chief Minister said she has all along maintained that youth of the State hold a promise as they are full of talent but that potential only needs to be honed and provided with an opportunity to display.

Earlier, the Home Minister and the Chief Minister felicitated cricketing stars