nChhattisgarh Governor Anusuiya Uikey and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel along with other dignitaries released the logo of Chhattisgarh Sports Development Authority (CSDA) during the State level Youth Festival inauguration ceremony at Science College Ground here on Sunday.
Last week the CSDA was constituted.
Baghel had in July last year announced to set up Chhattisgarh Sports Development Authority (CSDA) for conducting national and international level sports events in the state and also to improve sports facilities and infrastructure in the state.
He had directed the sports department that all policy decisions would be taken for development of sports in the state by the CSDA.
Similarly, efforts will be made to promote sports activities so as to ensure optimum utilisation of sports infrastructure available in the state. The state player should also be groomed and nurtured in a manner to win medals in international events.
Chief Minister had also mooted opening of sports school in the state besides chalking out action plan for encouraging youth to join sports and cultural activities at village and panchayat level.