Bathinda, Oct. 10 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone for setting up 3,100 multi-sports stadiums across the state during a function at Kaljharani village in Bathinda district on Thursday.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal was also present on the occasion. The project cost is pegged at Rs.1,194 crore.

Addressing a gathering, Mann said that the initiative is a part of the state government's push to strengthen rural sports infrastructure and nurture young sporting talent.

"These multi-purpose stadiums will be built to provide modern training facilities for a variety of sports, including hockey, volleyball, football, and athletics. It will encourage youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay awa...