Rural India

Under the 'Tandarust Punjab Mission', the Punjab CM launched a project for construction of 750 stadiums and play grounds in the rural areas of the state. The CM said that the project, which will cost Rs 105 crore, aims to "help youth channelize their energy." He added that the government intends to complete at least five stadiums per block by 2020-2021, and wishes to name them after eminent sportspersons.