IEP Chandigarh
Haryana, having carved its own niche on the national and international sports stage, is set to enhance sports infrastructure across every village. This initiative aims to foster the athletic potential of young individuals from an early age. Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal has directed the formulation of a comprehensive plan to establish specialized high power performance centers dedicated to training youth in specific sports based on regional preferences.
These centers will provide exclusive training in a single sport, enabling youth to excel in their chosen discipline based on their interests. The objective is to empower the youth to bring pride and recognition to the state and the nation on the global sports arena.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting with officials from the Sports Department to discuss the roadmap for developing new sports infrastructure in Haryana here today.
Sh Manohar Lal said that the state government is committed to strengthen the sports infrastructure across all regions. Recognizing the significance of providing training in sports popular within each area, he instructed the establishment of sports nurseries in villages based on the demand and preferences for specific sports to build a strong foundation for children from an early age.
He further directed the Sports Department and Panchayat Department to collaboratively map the sports infrastructure developed in villages. This comprehensive mapping will ensure that infrastructure is systematically developed in alignment with the specific needs of each area. In addition, he instructed the teams to compile and map the demands submitted by the public through Jan Samvad Portal, Gram Darshan, and Nagar Darshan Portal for facilities such as stadiums, mini stadiums, sports nurseries, or other institutions in their respective areas.
Medalists to give sports training to youth
The Chief Minister stressed the need to encourage medal-winning players employed under the Outstanding Sportsperson Policy to establish and operate sports nurseries, thereby fostering talented youth in their respective sports. He instructed the Sports Department to compile a comprehensive list of sportspersons, including both prominent and emerging athletes. Recognizing the challenges faced by players at smaller levels in accessing major tournaments, he affirmed the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for such players to progress and ensuring that no skilled athlete is overlooked. Special emphasis will be placed on providing training to these players based on their respective sports.
During the meeting, it was informed that detailed information on the state’s sports infrastructure has been uploaded to the GIS Haryana portal. Currently, 11 sports infrastructure projects are in progress at various stages of completion. The Chief Minister suggested utilizing sports infrastructure available in government colleges to optimize resources for the benefit of the Sports Department.
Additional Chief Secretary of School Education Department, Mr. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary of Higher Education Department, Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary of Development and Panchayat Department, Mr. Anil Malik, Principal Secretary of Sports Department, Mr. Navdeep Singh Virk, Director Sports Yashendra Singh and other officers were also present in the meeting.
