MLA Brahm Shankar Jimpa on Wednesday launched the construction work on box cricket ground and skating track projects at the District Council complex here. The projects will be finished at a cost of Rs 35 lakh under the Punjab government’s Rangla Punjab move.
Jimpa stated offering better sports facilities and encouraging young people to take up sports were among his priorities. He added that more than 30 sports parks had already been developed in villages falling under the Assembly constituency to provide children and youth access to sports facilities near their homes.
He noted the judo hall at the indoor stadium had also been broadened and other facilities improved. The MLA stated the new skating track would offer children with a safe place to practise, as many were earlier forced to skate on roads, exposing them to the risk of accidents. A trainer would also be provided to guide children and help them develop their skills. He remarked the state administration was making efforts to strengthen sports culture and keep young people away from drugs.
