Fatehgarh Sahib, Nov 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched the third phase of the state’s rural sports infrastructure project on Wednesday, opening 1,000 new ‘Pendu Khed Maidan’ across various districts.
Addressing the gathering in Fatehgarh Sahib, the Chief Minister stated that the state administration is providing ₹1,500 crore to construct 3,100 sports venues designed to offer rural youth free access to coaching and professional equipment. The newly inaugurated facilities feature lush green turfs, chain-link boundary fencing, submersibles, and running tracks.
Government representatives declared that dedicated coaches for football and volleyball will be deployed to train local talent free of cost. State authorities maintained that building a robust sports ecosystem remains a key priority under the new Sports Policy to nurture international athletes and foster community health.
