Bihar Ramps Up Sports Infrastructure: 252 Block-Level Stadiums Now Operational
Additional Chief Secretary directs officials to ensure active use of facilities as government pushes to complete stadiums in all 534 blocks;
The Additional Chief Secretary of the Sports Department today held an important review meeting with all the district sports officials of the state. In this meeting, the work being done towards the development of sports infrastructure and expansion of sports activities in the state was thoroughly reviewed.
Talking about the progress so far, out of 534 blocks of Bihar, outdoor stadiums are fully ready and available for use in 252 blocks. Stadium construction work is in the final stage in 122 blocks, while this work is in progress in 160 blocks. The department has given clear instructions that in the blocks where the stadiums have been prepared, their active use should be ensured by the citizens and school students, so that the sports culture can expand.
The Additional Chief Secretary said that it is the top priority of the government to provide land for outdoor stadiums at each block level, so that the youth of rural and urban areas can get better opportunities for sports.
In the meeting, the district sports officials were directed to visit the blocks of their respective areas every week and monitor the progress of the stadium construction work themselves. Along with this, they were also asked to ensure maximum use of the outdoor stadium by establishing dialogue with local civil society representatives and schools. The Additional Chief Secretary particularly emphasized that the stadium should not be limited to construction only, but students and local residents should regularly participate in sports activities there.
In this meeting, the Additional Chief Secretary especially appreciated the District Sports Officers of Katihar, Purnia and Buxar for their active role and successful operation of sports activities at the local level. Officers of other districts have also been directed to work with full readiness and activeness for the development of sports infrastructure and expansion of sports activities in the state. The Sports Department, Government of Bihar is committed to take the youth of the state forward in the field of sports.