State to constitute sports authority

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Shimla: State Government would explore possibilities of constituting Himachal Pradesh Sports Authority under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister to oversee sports promotion activities in the State by involving maximum number of youth in such activities down to village-level.  This was disclosed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, in the State Sports Council Meeting held here under his Chairmanship, today.

Chief Minister said that the departmental authorities would study memorandum of such authorities in different states in order to constitute an authority here. He also said that the Sports Council would be merged into it and a renewed momentum would be given to sports promotion activities in the State. He also pointed out that three percent reservation was being provided in the government jobs to retain the talent in the state. He also said that various Sports Associations would now be getting enhanced grant-in-aid which would be Rs. 75,000 to A Category, Rs. 50,000 to B Category and Rs. 35,000 to C Category and the department of Youth Services and Sports would be associating  the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association to recruit more coaches in different games. The council would provide permanent recognition to the permanent sports associations in the state and shining sports persons would be facilitated with scholarships, rent free hostel accommodation, fee concession etc.

Chief Minister said that Panchayat Yuva Krida and Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) which started in the state in 2008-09, had been implemented in 648 gram panchayats and 16 block panchayats.  He also said that there were number of activities which were being undertaken at different level to popularize sports amongst all sections of the society.  He directed the authorities to motivate maximum number of youth to involve them in sports activities and make Himachal Pradesh a model state in sports as well.

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