Kerala launches ‘One Panchayat, One Playground’ to revive sports culture
Kerala launches ‘One Panchayat, One
Playground’ to revive sports culture
Why In News
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The Kerala
government initiated a project aimed at reinvigorating the sports culture in
the state by establishing high-quality playgrounds in every panchayat.
Key Points
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The ‘One
Panchayat, One Playground’ project was launched by Kerala’s Chief Minister,
Pinarayi Vijayan, at Kallikkad. During the inauguration, he emphasized the
significance of a strong sports culture in fostering a robust and contented
community.
More About The ‘One Panchayat, One Playground’:
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The Chief
Minister announced that the playgrounds will be constructed within three years,
with a list of 113 panchayats identified for the initial phase of the project.
Each playground is expected to cost around Rs. one crore.
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The Sports
Department will cover half of the cost, while the remaining funds will be
raised through various sources such as MLA and local body funds, Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR), and public-private partnerships.
Objective of the ‘One Panchayat, One Playground’
project:
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According to the
Chief Minister, the playgrounds will serve as a central point for community
gatherings and social interactions, which is the primary objective of the ‘One
Panchayat, One Playground’ project. The initiative aims to tackle the lack of
quality playgrounds in approximately 450 local bodies across the state.