Dera Bassi/Lalru, November 5:- Taking an important step towards strengthening sports facilities in the villages of Dera Bassi constituency, MLA S. Kuljit Singh Randhawa today inaugurated and dedicated to the public Chief Minister Sports Stadiums constructed in six villages of the constituency at a cost of Rs 1 crore 51 lakh. On this occasion, football, volleyball and cricket kits were also distributed to encourage youngsters to take part in sports.
MLA Randhawa said that these sports stadiums had been constructed at a cost of Rs 32 lakh in village Bohra, Rs 30 lakh in Rajomajra, Rs 5 lakh in Mirpura, Rs 32 lakh in Mianpur, Rs 22 lakh in Samgoli and Rs 30 lakh in Sundran.
He said that various modern facilities had been provided at these sports grounds for the convenience of players, including toilets, chain-link fencing, borewells, hydrant and sprinkler systems, seating benches, high-mast lights and bollard lights. Along with this, football, volleyball and cricket kits were distributed among youngsters so that they could actively participate in these sports and hone their talent.
MLA Randhawa said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government was continuously making efforts to connect the state's youth with sports, keep them physically fit and steer them away from drugs. The construction of modern sports stadiums in villages and distribution of sports kits are important steps in this direction.
He said that sports grounds provide youngsters with opportunities to showcase their talent and progress in the field of sports. The government's objective is to ensure that players from rural areas also get better sports facilities in their own villages so that they can bring glory to the state and the country.
MLA Randhawa said that the overall development of Dera Bassi constituency was his top priority. Development works were being undertaken on a priority basis in the villages and towns of the constituency according to people's needs, and this pace of development would continue in the coming times as well.
He appealed to villagers and youngsters to make maximum use of these sports stadiums and the facilities provided there, and also contribute towards their upkeep.
On this occasion, panchayat members and sarpanches of the concerned villages, Block Samiti members, block presidents, officials of the Panchayat Department, villagers and a large number of youngsters were present.
