Fatehgarh Sahib, Nov 11: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dedicated 1,000 additional ‘Pendu Khed Maidan’ across Punjab during an inauguration ceremony at Shahpur village in the Amloh Assembly constituency of Fatehgarh Sahib.
The Chief Minister affirmed that the state government has so far completed 1,764 of the targeted 3,100 model village sports grounds to channelise youth energy into athletics and steer youngsters away from drugs. Official sources maintained that each ground is equipped with complete football, hockey, volleyball, and cricket kits, alongside modern amenities such as walking tracks, high-mast lights, and dedicated play zones.
To ensure proper upkeep, village-level management committees comprising the Sarpanch, Youth Club President, Panchayat Secretary, and Junior Engineer will oversee maintenance. Chief Minister Mann declared that these sports grounds form an integral part of the government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ initiative, laying the groundwork for Punjab to emerge as an international sports hub.
