- Modern sports complex to be built in every assembly constituency
Bhopal: Cooperative, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang held a meeting of all the mayors of the state for the promotion of sports at Tatya Tope Stadium Bhopal on Monday. In the meeting, many topics were discussed including creating a positive environment for sports in urban bodies with the cooperation of Sports and Youth Welfare Department, attracting youth towards sports, upgrading the sports infrastructure of Municipal Corporation.
Minister Sarang said that sports activities can be accelerated by upgrading the sports grounds and infrastructure already present with the urban bodies. In the meeting, special emphasis was laid on establishing better coordination between urban bodies and the Sports Department, so that wide spread and development of sports can be ensured across the state.
Sarang said that various initiatives can be taken with the cooperation of Sports and Youth Welfare Department to promote community sports in urban bodies. In this, the establishment of Fit India Club and organizing various sports activities at the community level are prominent. He urged all the mayors present to prepare proposals by identifying areas for the development of sports in their respective areas. This will promote interest in sports and meaningful steps can be taken towards building a healthy and active society.
Fit India Club in every district
Sarang informed that the first Fit India Club of the state has been established in Bhopal, the second phase of which is currently under construction. Adopting this model, well-equipped Fit India Clubs will be established in all the urban bodies of the state. These clubs will have facilities to promote physical, mental and spiritual health for citizens of all age groups including children, youth, senior citizens. He urged the mayors to identify suitable places for setting up these clubs in their respective areas and send proposals soon.
The mayors present in the meeting also gave suggestions for expanding sports facilities in their urban body areas.
