Raj. HC: No Jurisdiction on DRT to Modify Settlement Terms in Appli. Filed after Disposal of Matter  ||  Kar. HC: Second Petition u/s 482 of CrPC Not Maintainable Unless Founded Upon Change in Circumstance  ||  Centre to Delhi HC: In Process of Framing Rules Under New Online Gaming Act  ||  Karnataka HC: Compelling DNA Tests without Imminent Need becomes Violative of Article 21  ||  SC: TET Qualification Mandatory for Teachers in Minority Institutions  ||  SC: Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer a Valid Title on a Party as it is Not a Deed of Conveyance  ||  SC Criticizes NGT for Outsourcing its Responsibilities to External Committees  ||  SC: No Culprit Should Manage an Acquittal on the Basis of Unreasonable Doubts  ||  Delhi High Court Dismisses Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid and Other Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots Case  ||  Supreme Court Judges Launch Schemes for Human -Wildlife Conflict    

'Centre for Disability Sports' to be set up at Gwalior- (Press Information Bureau) (03 Mar 2019)

MANU/PIBU/0409/2019

Civil

A 'Centre for Disability Sports 'will be set up at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The proposal regarding setting up of it has been approved by the Government. It will be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, which is to function under the name of Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior. Improved sports infrastructure created by this Centre will ensure effective participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels. Setting up of the Centre will develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in society.

Taking 1st April, 2019 as the zero date, the project is expected to be completed in two year time, i.e, by 31st March, 2021. Thereafter, it will take another 6 months for the Centre to become operational. Once operational, this Centre will result in employment of 140 personnel. In addition, construction and allied activities will also generate considerable employment opportunities. Setting up of the Centre shall entail an estimated cost of Rs. 170.99 crore (Non-recurring Rs. 151.16 crore and Recurring Rs. 19.83 crore), spread over a period of 5 years.

The Centre will have an Outdoor Athletic Stadium, Indoor Sports Complex, Basement Parking Facility; Aquatic Centre having 2 Swimming Pools, one covered Pool and an Outdoor Pool; High Performance Centre with classrooms; medical facilities; Sports Science Centre; hostel facilities for athletes, support facilities including accessible lockers, dining, recreational amenities and Administrative Block. The facilities so developed would be multi-functional centres with provision for training, selection, sports academics and research, medical support, spectator galleries and suitable for holding national/international events.

The sports identified for training in the Centre are as under:

Integrated sports (Indoor) like Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Judo, Taekwondo, Fencing and Rugby;

Adapted sports (Indoor) like Boccia, Goalball, Football 5 a side, Para Dance Sport and Para Power Lifting;

Integrated sports (Outdoor) like Athletics, Archery, Football 7 a side and Tennis; and

Integrated sports (Indoor & Outdoor) - Swimming.

Tags : DISABILITY SPORTS   CENTRE   GWALIOR  

Share :        

Disclaimer | Copyright 2025 - All Rights Reserved