Kathmandu: The government is going to give high priority to the construction of sports infrastructure in the new fiscal year.
Accordingly, the construction of cricket stadiums in Mulpani (Kathmandu), Biratnagar (Morang) and Fapla (Kailali) will be expedited. Furthermore, the Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium, which is currently under-construction in Bharatpur, Chitwan will be moved forward in collaboration with the federal, province and local level governments. Additional construction works, including the upgradation of the Kirtipur Cricket Stadium, will be prioritized.
According to the government’s policy and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year, presented by President Ramchandra Paudel at the federal parliament today, youth will be advanced as important partners and contributors in all spheres of social life through skill development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training.
Arrangements will be made to provide fellowships to 1,000 talented youths in various fields, also encouraging the private
sector will be encouraged to offer fellowships to youths. Opportunities will be created for sports and yoga practice for everyone.
Meanwhile, national-level competitions will be organized for the promotion of Nepal’s native and traditional sports as well as to discover talented athletes.
An international competition of modern-tech e-sports will be organized, along with age-specific sports competitions for children.
The government has also work to increase the participation of women in sports, with career development opportunities for all the athletes. Nepali athletes who win in international sports competition will be rewarded with subsistence allowance.
Source: National News Agency RSS