Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and launched several development works at the mini stadium in Banbasa, Champawat, including a badminton court. He also distributed sports kits and awards to players during the programme.

Dhami said recognising talented athletes honours their hard work and dedication. He urged young people to include sports in their daily routines, stay away from substance abuse and follow a disciplined lifestyle.

Major sports infrastructure plans

The chief minister highlighted the women’s sports college being developed in Lohaghat at an estimated cost of ₹256.97 crore. He said the facility would create better opportunities for women athletes, encourage sporting talent and increase women’s participation in sports.

At Captain Karam Chand Stadium in Chuna Bhatta, Banbasa, Dhami also laid the foundation stones for 4 development works. A badminton hall will be built there under Corporate Social Responsibility at a cost of ₹150.20 lakh.

The planned work is intended to expand the stadium’s sports facilities and provide players with improved infrastructure for practice. During the event, Sadhana received an award for securing first place in the girls’ category, while Jatin Chand was honoured for finishing first in the boys’ category.

Healthcare and transport projects

Dhami said specialist medical services, regular health check-ups and free medicine distribution had been arranged in the area. He also referred to a 50-bed critical care block being built in the district at a cost of ₹20 crore.

According to the chief minister’s statement, the block is expected to strengthen treatment facilities for seriously ill patients. The statement did not provide a completion date or identify the hospital where the block will operate.

An advanced interstate bus terminal, or ISBT, is being developed in Tanakpur at an estimated cost of ₹237.74 crore. Dhami said the project would strengthen transport and connectivity in the area.

The chief minister also pointed to development linked to Maa Purnagiri Dham and the Sharda Corridor. These projects, he said, would support religious tourism and create new opportunities for local employment and economic activity.

Vehicles sent for forest protection

During the programme, Dhami flagged off 3 Tata Yodha vehicles provided under CSR by the Tanakpur Power Station of NHPCL. The vehicles were handed over to the Haldwani Forest Division and the Champawat Forest Division.

Dhami said the vehicles would make forest department operations easier and support activities related to forest and environmental protection. The event brought together officials, public representatives, women from local groups, athletes and residents.

Those present included officials and representatives associated with Champawat district administration, police, Banbasa municipality, the former servicemen’s organisation and NHPCL’s Tanakpur Power Station. The listed attendees included District Magistrate Manish Kumar, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pramod Kumar and NHPCL station head Rishi Ranjan Arya.

Conclusion

The Banbasa programme combined immediate support for local athletes with announcements on sports, healthcare, transport, tourism and forest protection. The projects described by the chief minister’s office are intended to expand facilities and opportunities across Champawat district.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What sports facility was included in the Banbasa development programme?

A badminton court was among the development works inaugurated or launched at Banbasa’s mini stadium.

Q. What support did the chief minister provide to players?

Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed sports kits and awards to players and honoured the top performers in the girls’ and boys’ categories.

Q. What is being built in Lohaghat?

A women’s sports college is being developed in Lohaghat at an estimated cost of ₹256.97 crore.

Q. What healthcare facility is planned in Champawat district?

A 50-bed critical care block is being built in the district at a cost of ₹20 crore.

Q. What transport project is under development in Tanakpur?

An advanced interstate bus terminal, or ISBT, is being developed in Tanakpur at an estimated cost of ₹237.74 crore.

Q. Where will the CSR-funded badminton hall be built?

The badminton hall will be constructed at Captain Karam Chand Stadium in Chuna Bhatta, Banbasa, at a cost of ₹150.20 lakh.

Q. How many vehicles were flagged off for forest divisions?

3 Tata Yodha vehicles were flagged off for the Haldwani and Champawat Forest Divisions.

Q. Who won the top awards in the 2 categories?

Sadhana secured first place in the girls’ category, while Jatin Chand secured first place in the boys’ category.