PYKKA scheme launched
HERALD SPORTS DESK
PANJIM, MARCH 29
Sports Minister Manohar Azgaonkar launched the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) scheme under Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs disbursing Rs 39 lakh towards a one time capital grant to 23 panchayats for development of sports infrastructure, at a function organised by SAG, at Secretariat, Porvorim, Monday.
Four panchayats – Tamboxem, in Pernem taluka, Poinguinim, in Canacona taluka, Curtorim in Salcete and Thane in Sattari taluka, received Rs 5 lakh each while the rest 19 panchayats received Rs one lakh each.
The centrally sponsored scheme aims at promoting excellence in sports through a holistic and multipronged approach. It also envisages creating network of basic infrastructure throughout the country, provide universal access to sports in rural areas and promote a sports culture among both boys and girls.
V M Prabhudesai, Executive Director, SAG, gave a presentation on the newly launched scheme. Dr Susana D’Souza, Director, Sports and Youth Affairs and Menino D’Souza, Director of Panchayats, spoke.
