Chandigarh, July 14 -- Work on 3,083 such stadiums underway in the first phase, state government focusing on promoting sports to positively channel the immense energy of Punjab's youth, says Bhagwant Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that the state government would soon commence the construction of 13,000 ultra-modern stadiums and playgrounds across Punjab, with work on 3,083 such stadiums already underway in the first phase.

Addressing a press conference at his official residence, Mann said the state government is focusing on promoting sports to positively channel the immense energy of Punjab's youth. "The aim is to instil a sporting culture in the state and steer young people away from the scourge of drug addiction...