Government to provide more facilities to sportsperson: Himachal CM

Dharamshala, November 13, 2014:  “Sports play a very important role in shaping the personality of an individual besides making him disciplined and balanced,” said the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister  Virbhadra Singh while presiding over the  closing ceremony of 47th H.P Police Sports Meet at Police Ground here on Thursday.

Chief Minister said that the police personnel despite their busy schedule had taken out time for the meet was rather laudable. He said,” The State Government is promoting sports in a big way and had honoured various sports persons of the State who had brought laurels for the Pradesh in various National and International Championships.”

He said that Government would endeavor to provide more facilities to the sportsperson besides making provisions for their timely promotions.

Virbhadra Singh announced Rs 18 lakhs for sewerage lying in Police Lines Dharamshala, Rs 24 lakhs for renovation and betterment of roads in second IRB Sakoh and Rs 32 lakhs for repair of police accommodation in Kangra District.

Earlier, Virbhadra Singh laid the foundation stone of Foreigners Registration Office to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.65 crore, Police Administration Block to be constructed at a cost of 1.50 crore and Police Barracks to be constructed at a cost of rupees one crore at Dharamshala.

Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kumar provided details of the sports meet and the latest techniques adopted by the Police Department to streamline law and order.

The Punjab Police personnel showcased their skills in equestrian and tent pegging besides their expertise in horse riding. As many as 500 police personnel participated in this 3 day sports meet through four zones of the department viz: Northern Zone, Southern Zone, Central Zone and Central Range.

The Southern Range was declared as the best team of the sports meet,.

Various events like soccer, equestrian, volleyball, basketball, Handball, Kabaddi etc.were held on the occasion. 

 

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