Hoshiarpur (Daljit Ajnoha):- Taking a step towards improving sports facilities in Hoshiarpur under the Punjab Government's 'Rangla Punjab' initiative, MLA Bram Shanker Jimpa initiated the construction of a box cricket ground and a skating track at the District Council Complex. The project will be completed at a cost of Rs 35 lakh.
MLA Jimpa said that encouraging young people to participate in sports and providing them with better sports facilities were among his priorities. He stated that more than 30 sports parks had already been developed at the village level in the Assembly constituency so that children and young people in rural areas could access suitable spaces for sports close to their homes. He added that, alongside the expansion of sports facilities, the judo hall at the indoor stadium had also been expanded and the stadium's facilities improved. He said that it was essential to engage children in sports, particularly younger children, and provide them with a suitable place for skating. Earlier, many children were forced to skate on roads, exposing them to the risk of accidents. The MLA said that the new skating track would provide children with a safe environment. A trainer would also be made available to teach skating so that children could develop their talent under proper guidance. He added that the Punjab Government was continuously working to strengthen the state's sports culture and keep young people away from drugs by involving them in constructive activities.
Mayor Parveen Saini, Hoshiarpur Cooperative Bank Chairman Vikram Sharma, Councilor Mukhi Ram, Councilor Ajay Verma, Varinder Sharma Bindu, Sudarshan Dhir, Varinder Vaid, Pramod Sharma, SDO Yadvinder Singh and other prominent personalities were present on the occasion.
