The State government is trying to provide sports facilities at the panchayat level, Minister for Sports V. Abdurahiman has said. Inaugurating the newly constructed high-altitude stadium with a synthetic track and football ground at Kizhakekavala, near Nedumkandam, in Idukki on Saturday, Mr. Abdurahiman said that as part of the government’s efforts to extend sports development to the grassroots level, local bodies had already introduced nearly 650 projects. “More funds will be allocated for sports development in the upcoming State Budget. Kerala is the first State in India to introduce a sports policy,” said the Minister.
“The State government plans to develop the sports economy of Kerala, and through this project aims at providing 10,000 jobs. The government also plans to appoint a sports coach on a panchayat level,” said Mr. Abdurahiman.
“With the completion of the indoor stadium at Pachadi, near Nedumkandam, and after the renovation works of the high altitude centre at Munnar, Idukki district can offer facilities to practise 43 sporting events,” said the Minister.
