PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Rudrapur
Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday laid the foundation stone of the badminton hall, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Captain Karam Chand Stadium, Banbasa. The managing director, UJVNL, Ajay Kumar Singh said that in addition to its core responsibility of power generation, the corporation is also committed to the social and economic development of its project areas and surrounding communities.
This initiative is not limited to the construction of a sports facility, but rather a meaningful effort to provide local youth with opportunities to identify, hone their talents and advance in sports, said Singh. “The availability of modern sports facilities will provide a better environment for players in Banbasa and surrounding areas to practice and promote a sports culture in the region,” he added.
Stressing that sports are a powerful tool for developing discipline, self-confidence, team spirit, leadership skills and a healthy lifestyle among youth, he said that expanding sports facilities not only engages youth in positive activities but also helps channel their energy and talents in a constructive way. “The development of better sports facilities in border areas is of particular importance, as it provides local talent with opportunities to advance within their own region. The badminton hall to be built in Banbasa will serve as a useful public sports facility for the children and youth of the area and contribute to the creation of a healthy, active, and empowered society,” he said.
Notably, located in the Lohia Head area near Banbasa and built in the 1950s, UJVNL’s 41.4 MW Khatima Hydroelectric Project is one of the State’s most important hydroelectric projects.
