In New Delhi [India], on April 1 (ANI), as part of the Khelo India initiative, the Minister of State for Home Affairs took action. Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested Union Minister For Labor, Employment, and Sports Matters Mansukh Mandaviya to sanction special funds for enhancing the sports facilities at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium in Telangana Karimnagar district, a release said on Tuesday.
According to the announcement, previously Karimnagar Mayor Yadagiri Sunil Rao and Satavahana University Vice-Chancellor Professor Umesh Kumar traveled to Delhi together for this purpose. Bandi Sanjay to meet Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and submitted a memorandum.
On this occasion, Bandi Sanjay said, " Karimnagar Is one of the biggest urban centers in Telangana, known for its high standards in both education and athletics. The city houses Satavahana University, featuring various facilities including engineering schools, medical colleges, and additional academic establishments. Karimnagar Has also become particularly notable in the realm of sports. Arjuna Award recipient Madasu Srinivasa Rao originates from Karimnagar . Considering this, adequate funds ought to be penalized due to the creation of Ambedkar Stadium Karimnagar As part of the Khelo India program or any other central government schemes."
As per PRO, at the gathering, Sunil Rao and Bandi Sanjay detailed the existing sports facilities at Ambedkar Stadium.
"In 1986, 22.20 acres of land were allocated for this multipurpose sports stadium. Between 1998-2000, with financial support from MP LAD funds , Singareni Collieries, NTPC, and private organizations, development works such as leveling, galleries, and an 8-lane 400-meter athletics track were carried out. However, with the increasing number of athletes, many are suffering injuries due to the existing clay track," they expressed with concern.
Considering this, as part of the Ambedkar Stadium development, they requested the following: "An 8-lane synthetic athletics track should be installed in place of the current clay track. Additionally, floodlights should be set up to enable athletes to train at night. Furthermore, during competitions, the current open galleries are causing inconvenience to players and spectators due to lack of protection, so necessary canopy arrangements should be made."
They emphasized that these improvements would provide Karimnagar Athletes who have greater chances to participate in national and international competitions, thereby instilling pride in their nation, the statement further noted. (ANI)
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