PIONEEREDGE NEWS SERVICE | Dehradun
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Union Youth Affairs and Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Thursday and requested the approval of several proposals aimed at enhancing sports infrastructure in Uttarakhand.
The proposals include establishing a high-level sports facility in Dinapani, Almora district; operating an ice skating rink at the Maharana Pratap Sports College campus in Dehradun; upgrading the adventure training centre in Tehri district; creating an indoor artificial rock climbing facility at the Women’s Sports College in Champawat and constructing multipurpose sports halls in 95 development blocks throughout the state.
During the meeting, Dhami also highlighted the importance of developing high-quality sports infrastructure and providing world-class training for athletes. He urged the central government to support these initiatives.
Dhami also expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand for the cooperation received from the central government, especially in successfully organising the 38th National Games. He said that this Khel Mahakumbh has given a new identity to Uttarakhand. Through this event, Uttarakhand has taken important steps towards presenting itself as a ‘Khel Bhoomi’, he said.
Additionally, the CM informed about the establishment of the State’s first sports university, which will offer training and educational courses related to sports for athletes from both Uttarakhand and across the country. He requested the central government to provide the necessary support, financial assistance, or grants to develop this university into a leading sports institute.
In response, Mandaviya assured the CM of all possible cooperation.
