Patiala, August 16:- Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, while welcoming the torch that reached Patiala under ‘Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan’, said that the Punjab Government is making special efforts to further strengthen the sports culture in the state. He said that ‘Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan’ will be inaugurated by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann in Bathinda from September 5.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that under these games, 7 sports will be conducted at the block level, 28 at the district level and 38 at the state level. People of every age group will get an opportunity to participate in these games. From sons and daughters to grandparents and grandchildren, everyone will be able to become a part of these games.
He appealed to all the people of Punjab to participate enthusiastically in these games and make this initiative being undertaken by the Punjab Government successful. He said that connecting with sports is the need of the hour to realize the dream envisioned by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann of making Punjab ‘Rangla Punjab’.
Calling upon the youth to stay away from drugs, Dr. Balbir Singh said that the youth should channel their energy into sports and contribute to the creation of a healthy society. He said that the Punjab Government is also providing opportunities for direct recruitment to encourage sportspersons.
He called upon the youth to participate in sports to the maximum, work hard, win prizes and secure employment opportunities on the strength of their sporting talent. He said that ‘Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan’ is not merely a sports competition, but a major platform to keep the youth away from drugs, connect them with sports and bring glory to Punjab and the country.