New Delhi, January 29, 2016: Prof. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, President, All India Council
of Sports has requested the Union Minister for Urban Development to include
sports infrastructure in the master plan of smart cities so as to promote
sports culture and also to enable the cities to host National and International
Sports Events. He further suggested to promote sports disciplines popular in
the region where the smart cities are situated. A copy of the letter is
attached.
Prof. Malhotra said that Prime Minister Shri Narender
Modi's dream of 'smart cities' takes wings with the announcement of 20
smart cities by the Ministry of Urban Development. Indeed it is the first step
in the fructification of the grand design of creating world class cities in the
country.
Smart Cities focus on the most pressing needs so as to
improve quality of life of the citizens. Prof. Malhotra therefore
stressed the need to focus on health and well being of citizens by providing
facilities for physical & mental health and fitness along with development
of other civic amenities.
Prof. Malhotra has suggested to make the provision for Multi
Purpose indoor hall to accommodate Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Kabaddi;
Yog & Meditation Hall; Multipurpose Stadium with Athletic Track, Jogging
track and walk way for senior citizens; all weather International standard
Swimming Pool; Archery Range where Archery is a traditional sport and
facilities for all outdoor games like Football, Hockey, etc. in the master plan
for Smart Cities.
Press release
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