Dehradun, Feb. 4 -- The 2.77-hectare land of the Forest Department near Maharana Pratap Sports College is set to gain a new identity as 'Khel Van' or Sports Forest. Following a decision taken by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, 1,600 Rudraksh saplings will be planted at the Khel Van as a tribute to the 1,600 medal winners of the National Games. Each sapling will carry the name of one medal winner each.

In this regard, the National Sports Secretariat is organising a grand event on 10 February to promote the concept of Green Games.

It may be recalled that the 38th National Games are being held under the theme, Green Games, and Uttarakhand has taken several eco-friendly initiatives that are being recognised nationwide. One of these init...