Garshankar, May 3:
The National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced an ambitious initiative to establish Sports Clubs in every village across Punjab to engage youth in constructive activities and steer them away from the menace of drugs.
Addressing the youth leaders through video conference here on today, Arvind Kejriwal emphasized that these clubs will be equipped with ultra-modern sports facilities providing young people with opportunities to excel in athletics and other disciplines. He lauded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for inspiring youth by highlighting the lives of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs instilling a sense of patriotism and purpose among them. Former Delhi Chief Minister expressed hope that the three-day leadership training program would produce a new wave of young game changers who will play a pivotal role in the state’s war against drugs.
Extending his congratulations to the participants, Arvind Kejriwal urged them to actively pursued drug addicts towards De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centres ensuring that future generations are saved from the scourge of substance abuse. Recalling AAP’s initiatives in Delhi for youth engagement, he mentioned the successful Business Blasters Program for students of classes 11th and 12th, fostering entrepreneurial skills. Former Delhi Chief Minister said that Business leadership is in the blood of Punjabis’ and youth should harness their untapped potential in sports and enterprise for a brighter future.
Arvind Kejriwal assured fulsome support and cooperation to the youth of the state for this noble initiative and said that no stone will be left unturned for this cause. He said that AAP is committed to youth empowerment and drug eradication by combining sports, education and rehabilitation to build a healthier society. Former Delhi Chief Minister said that the day is not far when these youth leaders, NGOs and other stakeholders will make sure that Punjab is emerged as a drug free and progressive state.
Arvind Kejriwal said that he firmly believes that Youth is full with unbounded energy which needs to be channelized in a proper direction due to which Youth Clubs have an important role to play in society. He said that it is heartening that Punjab government is systematically promoting activities to channelize the energies of Youth into avenues of self development and activities that show value of team spirit. Former Delhi Chief Minister said that the Youth Clubs have been constituted to groom youth having varied talents such as – Team Building, Zeal to help the less privileged by including them in activities, Promotion of Sports and Physical Fitness, Passion to preserve nature and environment, Promotion of Folk Dances, Singing, Art and Craft and Entrepreneurship, to name a few important areas.
Arvind Kejriwal expressed hope that these Youth Clubs will become a potent self propelling positive force to show Youth the right direction for sustainable happiness based on four timeless virtues of Prudence, Justice, Courage and Moderation. He said that this will help to wean away the youth from the menace of drugs and make them an active partner in the social-economic progress of the state. Former Delhi Chief Minister urged all of youth to participate in this movement with full missionary zeal so that Punjab can be made a progressive and prosperous state with your active cooperation and support.
