Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Cheema today inaugurated a newly developed playground in Shaadi Hari village, marking another step toward strengthening rural sports infrastructure and promoting youth engagement in constructive activities.
During the event, Harpal Cheema urged villagers to encourage children to regularly use the playground facilities. He emphasized that sports play a vital role in building discipline, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle among young people. The initiative reflects the government’s ongoing focus on improving grassroots sports facilities across rural Punjab.
Harpal Cheema also highlighted the importance of sports in keeping children away from drugs and negative influences. He stated that such initiatives are essential for shaping a positive and active future for the youth of the state.
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The minister further said that the new playground will help nurture sporting talent at the village level and provide children with better opportunities to stay physically active and engaged. He added that developing sports infrastructure is a key priority of the government’s youth welfare agenda.
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Local residents welcomed the inauguration and appreciated the efforts of Harpal Cheema, noting that the new facility will benefit children and help promote a healthier lifestyle in the village.
With the inauguration of the Shaadi Hari playground, Harpal Cheema reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding sports infrastructure and encouraging youth participation in sports across Punjab.