Chandigarh, April 21 -- Inaugurating the 3rd edition of the Gully Cricket Tournament, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday announced a grant of Rs.20 lakh to further the infrastructure and outreach of the gully cricket initiative. The event, themed 'Balla Ghumao, Nasha Bhagao', is being organised by the UT Cricket Association (UTCA) in collaboration with Chandigarh Police.

Kataria said the financial support would help the organisers expand training access, improve facilities and empower more youth - especially from underprivileged backgrounds - to participate and excel in the game. He highlighted the transformative potential of sport in steering the youth away from negative influences and channelising their ...