Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Apr 15: In a colorful function organized today by the Department of School Education at ZEO Office, Vice Chairperson DDC Udhampur, Juhi Manhas Pathania, distributed sports kits among the students of primary and middle schools of the area.
Speaking on the occasion, Juhi Manhas said a healthy body is a must for a healthy mind and for the all round development of a student. She further said that efforts should be made to chisel and tap the talent at primary level so that students who have the spark in themselves in various sports are trained for times to come.
“Participating in sports teaches innovation, out of box approaches, team spirit, capacity to digest win and accept defeat. This initiative for giving sports kits to schools would further encourage them to take up sports activities in a big way and will help students to develop confidence, mental alertness and self esteem,” she added.
She highlighted that the scheme aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels. The grant for sports equipment is at the rate of Rs 5000 for primary schools, Rs 10,000 for middle schools and Rs 5 lakh for flash cards, chats and puzzle books.
During the programme, 12 chats and 10 puzzle books were distributed to each school. She appealed the students to make maximum utilization of sports equipment and educational aid.
Zonal Educational Officer Majalta as well as field functionaries of various departments were present on the occasion. Local Sarpanch Kamla Devi was also present.
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