HUBBALLI: The Dharwad zilla panchayat has launched a programme of developing government school grounds to promote desi games in rural areas. The zilla panchayat has identified 506 government school grounds to develop after discussing with the departments concerned. It has initiated work in more than 134 places and completed work in 28 places.
The works have been taken under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) scheme, which is aimed at development of rural areas and alleviation of poverty by ensuring job opportunities.
