Every Playground In Punjab Is Strong Blow Against Drugs, Step Towards Securing Future Of Youth: CM Mann
*₹67.16 Lakh Sports Ground Equipped With Modern Facilities Dedicated To Youth, Govt Committed To Providing World-Class Sports Infrastructure In Villages: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Bhagwant Mann Govt Turning Playgrounds Into Centres Of Hope, Discipline & Positive Energy To Build Drug-Free Punjab*
*Our Goal Is To Put Sports Equipment In Hands Of Youth Instead Of Letting Them Fall Into Trap Of Drugs: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
SANGRUR, 31st October 2026:
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that the state government has transformed sports into a powerful weapon in its decisive battle against drugs, with playgrounds emerging as centres of hope, discipline and positive energy for the younger generation. Dedicating a newly constructed sports ground to the people, he said that the government is committed to building a healthy, confident and drug-free Punjab by providing youngsters with world-class sporting facilities at the grassroots level.
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The fight against drugs cannot be won through enforcement alone and requires a sustained social movement in which sports play a pivotal role. The government is determined to channelise the energy of youngsters towards sports, fitness and constructive activities so that they become active partners in building a progressive Punjab.
The Chief Minister stated, “We firmly believe that every village must have a good school for education and a well-equipped playground for sports. Our objective is to ensure that youngsters hold sports equipment in their hands instead of falling into the trap of drugs.”
He pointed out that access to quality education and proper sporting facilities enables children to bring laurels to their villages, state and country at national and international levels. The newly constructed playground has been developed at a cost of ₹67.16 lakh, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure in rural areas.
The Chief Minister said that the modern facility is equipped with a volleyball court, football ground, six-lane 400-metre running track, cricket pitch, chain-link fencing, boundary wall and other essential amenities. These facilities will provide budding sportspersons with an excellent platform to hone their skills, pursue their ambitions and compete at higher levels. “This playground will serve as a beacon of hope for emerging players and provide them with the opportunity to transform their sporting aspirations into reality,” he added.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that playgrounds are not merely spaces for sporting activities but vibrant centres of social interaction, unity and brotherhood. They bring communities together while instilling values of teamwork, discipline and mutual respect among youngsters. “Our objective is not merely to construct playgrounds but to build a healthy, confident and drug-free generation. Every playground that comes up in Punjab is a strong blow against the drug menace and a step towards securing the future of our youth,” the Chief Minister said.
He said that through the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, the state government is making concerted efforts to ensure that sports become an integral part of the lives of youngsters. The government is equally committed to providing world-class infrastructure in education and sports so that rural talent does not suffer due to a lack of opportunities or facilities.
The Chief Minister said that Punjab has a glorious sporting legacy and the government is determined to restore its position as the country’s leading sporting powerhouse. Every talented child, irrespective of economic background or geographical location, must get equal opportunities and access to quality sporting infrastructure. “Investment in playgrounds is an investment in the health, character and future of our younger generation. A healthy body and a strong mind are the foundations of a prosperous society,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated playground would emerge as a hub of sporting activities and inspire more youngsters to embrace sports. He said that the government is leaving no stone unturned to provide the necessary infrastructure to achieve its vision of a healthy, progressive and drug-free Punjab.