Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh government has made a big announcement for the international medal winning players of the state. Now whenever they participate in national or international sports competitions, training camps or other sports activities, that entire period will be considered as 'duty'. This will also include commuting time.
Earlier there was no such clear provision in the 'International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules-2022'. Due to lack of rules related to leave, players faced difficulty in getting permission every time. With the implementation of the new system, players will get more opportunities to progress in the game and the representation of the state will also become stronger.
Yogi Cabinet has approved the MoU with Sports Authority of India (SAI) to operate the under-construction Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, Varanasi and to build a National Center of Excellence there.
All the facilities of this modern stadium built under the 'Khelo India' scheme – building, grounds, infrastructure etc. – will now be handed over to SAI. After becoming a National Center of Excellence, the emerging players of Uttar Pradesh will get high level training. Talented players will be prepared for national and international level competitions. This will increase the future employment and career prospects of the players and Varanasi will emerge as a major sports hub of the country.
Yogi Cabinet has approved two important projects under AMRUT 2.0 mission to improve drinking water supply in cities. These schemes worth a total of ₹ 582.74 crore will provide clean water to a large population of Bareilly and Kanpur.
₹265.95 crore drinking water rehabilitation project in Bareilly
Phase-1 Restructuring Project to re-develop the drinking water system for Bareilly Municipal Corporation has received approval of ₹ 26,595.46 lakh.
After completion of the project, about 92% of the population i.e. about 9 lakh people will be covered with regular and clean drinking water.
316.78 crore pipeline expansion plan in Kanpur
A pipeline expansion project worth ₹31,678.88 lakh has been approved to provide clean water to 100% of the population in East and South Service District of Kanpur Municipal Corporation area.
With this, the entire population of 33 wards will get clean drinking water. Besides, water borne diseases are also expected to reduce.
Both the projects will make the drinking water system in Bareilly and Kanpur more modern, reliable and accessible to the public. The government believes that this investment under AMRUT 2.0 will further strengthen the urban infrastructure and improve the quality of life of millions of people.
