Youth transforms 150-bighas barren land into sports ground

In a remarkable display of collective effort, youth of Udaipur gram panchayat near Chamba district headquarters have successfully transformed 150 bighas of barren land into a fully functional sports ground. This initiative has provided local youth with access to various sports activities and stands as an inspiring example of community-driven development.

Rakesh Kapoor, President of the Youth Sports Club Udaipur, said that the idea of promoting sports and keeping youth away from substance abuse led to the inception of this project five years ago. With the support of the gram panchayat and assistance from government schemes, this initiative has now turned into a significant achievement.

The youth involved in the project stated that the ground now facilitates various sports, including cricket. The entire village is committed to completing the remaining construction work, with approximately 70% of the project already completed.

Anup Gandhi, up-pradhan of Udaipur Panchayat, said MLA Neeraj Nayar, along with the Deputy Commissioner and other officials, inspected the sports ground recently and impressed by the initiative, they assured full support to the Youth Sports Club. As a result, a fund of approximately Rs 54 lakh has now been sanctioned to accelerate the remaining construction.

Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repaswal praised the efforts of the Youth Sports Club Udaipur, calling the initiative a perfect example of public participation and government schemes working together.

“This sports ground will not only promote sports but also empower the youth and strengthen community engagement,” he said. He urged Panchayati Raj representatives to take inspiration from such projects to ensure the holistic development of rural areas.

Himachal Tribune