Punjab allocates Rs 1,793 cr for sports to combat drug menace: Cheema
Indian Express·2h ago·Positive
What Happened
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced Rs 1,793 crore sports budget allocation aimed at eradicating drug menace and promoting youth development. The state has launched anti-drug campaigns, provided 66,000 government jobs, and constructed modern sports infrastructure in villages. Previous governments allocated only Rs 150 crore annually, contributing to youth substance abuse.
Key Entities
PunjabHarpal Singh CheemaRs 1,793 croreDrug menaceSports budgetMaharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University