Bhopal
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that sports infrastructure is continuously developing in the state. The way the work is going on in this direction under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the players of the state are moving towards receiving Vikram Award as well as awards in Asiad and Olympics. The state and the country have got many talented players from Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium and Shrimant Tukojirao Pawar Stadium in Dewas. With the gift of synthetic athletic track being given to Dewas on the birth anniversary of Shrimant Tukojirao Pawar, players will get more opportunities to hone their talent. Continuous efforts will continue to expand sports facilities in Dewas. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the Bhoomi Pujan program of the synthetic athletic track at Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium, Dewas virtually from New Delhi.
Malwa is rich in diverse characteristics
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the area is being developed as a mega metropolis by connecting Dewas, Ujjain Dhar and Indore. The state government is working at a fast pace in the direction of industrialization. In the changing times, this sector will have a unique identity in the country. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Dewas is inhabited by two goddesses, Maa Tulja Bhavani and Chamunda Mata, and the area is also blessed by Kaila Devi. Malwa, rich with its diverse characteristics, became independent after Chhatrapati Maharaj Shivaji after the restoration of the empire by the Hindavi army through Holkar-Pawar-Scindia and Bajirao Ji Maharaj. This also increased the aura of the god places of Malwa region. The presence of Pt. Kumar Gandharva and the bank note press have given special importance to Dewas.
114 sports infrastructure built in the state, 30 under construction
It is noteworthy that 114 sports infrastructure (stadiums/sports complexes/indoor halls) have been constructed by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in Madhya Pradesh, 30 sports infrastructures are under construction. A total of 8 synthetic athletic tracks have been constructed in the state. The 9th synthetic athletic track is being set up at Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium in Dewas. Apart from this, 3 more athletic tracks have also been approved in Indore, Ratlam and Chhatarpur. 12 synthetic hockey turfs have been established by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in the state and 6 synthetic hockey turfs are under construction. The state government will build sports stadiums in all the districts under “One District-One Sports Complex” and there is a plan to build sports stadiums in all the development blocks under the Chief Minister Sports Infrastructure Scheme.
Synthetic athletic track will be built in Dewas at a cost of Rs 9 crore 18 lakh.
Kushabhau Thackeray Stadium of Dewas is situated in 10.00 acres of land. The stadium has 4 synthetic courts for badminton, 2 courts for basketball, 25 meter swimming pool, open gym, softball and chess games, besides imparting training for women’s self-defence. A synthetic athletic track is being established in the stadium by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department for the athletic players at a cost of Rs 9 crore 18 lakh, in which a facility of 400 meter synthetic athletic track and 8 lanes will be available. Gym equipment worth Rs 26 lakh will also be provided for the fitness of the players.
Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Dewas district Shri Jagdish Deora, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Shri Vishwas Sarang joined the program virtually. Dewas MP Mr. Mahendra Singh Solanki, District Panchayat President Mrs. Leela Ataria, MLA Mrs. Gayatri Raje Pawar, Mayor Mrs. Geeta Durgesh Aggarwal and other public representatives were present in the program held in Dewas.
