Punjab to take people’s suggestions before implementing New Sports Policy

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Punjab to take people’s suggestions before implementing New Sports Policy

Saturday, 18 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Government has decided to take the suggestions of the people before implementing the comprehensive new sports policy being prepared by the Sports Department, after which this policy will be implemented very soon.
 
“A draft of the sports policy has been prepared and it has been decided to seek public opinion to get the feedback of people associated with sports and sportspersons before sending it for approval. After this, an effective sports policy will be prepared by incorporating people's suggestions, which will take Punjab forward in the field of sports,” said the state’s Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Friday, after holding a marathon meeting with the committee of experts formed to draft the sports policy.
 
Hayer directed the Department to complete the draft of the sports policy after soliciting public opinion so that it can be implemented at the beginning of the new session.
 
The Minister said that the sports policy will strengthen the Sports Department and recruit more coaches, increase the seats of the sports wings, create a sports-friendly environment, and provide financial assistance to the players to prepare for international competitions., including all important events of every sport for a cash prize, giving jobs to players, incentives to coaches doing a good job and starting awards for coaches, preparing a common calendar by the sports department in collaboration with the departments of school education and higher education and scholarships for players.

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