Bundi (Rajasthan) [India], September 24 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several projects, including a multipurpose indoor stadium and drinking water projects in Bundi.
Birla on Tuesday said the stadium will provide all sports facilities under one roof for state and national-level athletes.
He also expressed hope that players from here will represent India on the global stage in the future.
Speaking to the reporters, Om Birla said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the youth of the entire country to keep India healthy because only if India is healthy will it prosper. With this spirit, efforts have been made in Bundi to bring all sports facilities under one roof for athletes."
"In the coming times, all facilities will be available here for state and national-level athletes... I am hopeful that in the future, athletes playing in this stadium will represent India on the global stage," Birla said.
Earlier on September 21, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, while participating in the 'Namo Yuva Run' campaign, said that the aim of the campaign was to make a fit, prosperous and developed India, free from the menace of drugs. Birla added that everyone should devote at least an hour daily to maintaining their health and fitness.
Addressing mediapersons, Birla said, "This event has been organised for a fit, prosperous and developed India and is aimed at fostering national participation. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, we must give one hour to keep ourselves fit... The resolution of this marathon is a drug-abuse-free India. Thousands of participants from various age groups and sectors have gathered to collectively pledge for a healthy and drug-free India, symbolising unity and collective effort."
Today, 'Namo Yuva Run' is being held in many cities across the country.'Namo Yuva Run' campaign was launched by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on September 7. Supermodel and fitness icon Milind Soman was announced as the ambassador for the campaign. (ANI)
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