Ahmedabad:
With the idea of ​​Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bhupendra Patel government of Gujarat is building a vibrant sports hub in the urban area. A sports club is being built in the space under the overbridge. The aim of the government is to utilize the potential of urban places as much as possible. Sports centers are being built at those places under the bridges, so that children become aware of sports. The elderly should get a place to spend their time. Food stalls are also being set up here, so that along with health, employment can also be promoted.
PM Modi, on his last visit to Gujarat, had shared ideas with the Gujarat state government for proper utilization of the area below the overbridge. So far, under this initiative, 10 such bridges have been transformed in Ahmedabad, 2 in Surat, 4 in Vadodara, 2 in Rajkot and 2 in Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation.
#WATCH Gandhinagar, Gujarat | State’s Home Minister and Youth & Sports Minister, Harsh Sanghavi says, “…It is a matter of pride that the country has such a Prime Minister who has brought a huge change in various sectors through his new age thinking, hard-work and execution… pic.twitter.com/JdoEL2stph
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On his last visit to Gujarat, PM Modi had shared ideas with the Gujarat government for proper utilization of the area below the overbridge. The Prime Minister’s objective behind this idea was to connect the youth with sports. Prime Minister Modi said that with the construction of sports centers, not only youth but also women and elderly people will be able to spend their time here. If sports centers are built, food stalls will be set up and employment will also be provided.
PM Modi had also said that some blocks below the overbridge should be specially reserved for parking. Local food should be promoted through stalls. Women should be given more employment through self-help groups. He also said that children should also be included in sports, so that they stay away from the craving for mobile phones. After this, Gujarat government started working on PM Modi’s idea.
‘The empty spaces under the overbridges in the cities should be utilized properly’
Taking forward this idea of ​​PM Modi, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has turned it into reality. Vibrant sports hubs have become here. Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the CIMS Railway Over in Gota ward of North-West region in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/vWhQOaDiRb
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Gujarat Home Minister and Youth and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghvi said, “…it is a matter of pride that the country has such a Prime Minister, who has brought a big change in various fields with his new age thinking and hard work. He said, “Whether it is AI revolution, innovation or startup. Be it the security of the country, women’s safety, employment to the youth or helping the poor through various schemes… the Prime Minister’s thinking is leading. He visited the area under the overbridge on his last visit to Gujarat. It was suggested to be used appropriately so that youth can participate in sports.”
Harsh Sanghvi said, “This sports hub is the first of its kind in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of only Rs 3.5 crore… Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is going to work on 10 bridges for this idea.”
Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has converted the underbridge space into a vibrant sports hub. One such facility was inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah at the CIMS Railway Over Bridge in Gota ward of the North-West region in Ahmedabad. This has been done at a cost of only Rs 3.5 crore.
It has several areas: Block 1: Games Zone, Block 2: Dedicated Pickle Ball Court, Block 3: Box Cricket Facilities, Block 4: Basketball Court, Block 5: Food Zone and two parking blocks.
