ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun is organising a sports meet of ICAR employees for north zone. In this four-day sports meet that has begun on Saturday, about 850 contingents are participating from 24 institutes across the north zone of the country.
The sports venues are IGNFA Ground, FRI Campus, Doon Sports Academy, Ballupur and IISWC campus. The events would go on from 8 am to 6 pm for the four days. PK Mishra, director, ICAR-IISWC, in his welcome address, said the importance of sports in building an all-round human personality was immense. The chief guest of the inaugural function, Vinod Kumar, director, IGFNA, Dehradun, said that it was heartening to note that about 850 sports persons from 24 institutes were participating in this Zonal meet.
Furthermore, he said that games and sports was an integral part of life. He also stressed on a healthy competitive spirit during such events. B Balaji, IFS, IGNFA was the special guest of the occasion. BN Ghosh, chief-de-mission from IISWC, Dehradun was also present.
March past by 24 institutes participating in the event with 850 contingents was the special attraction. Band was played by the Indian Army, Garhwal Regiment, Garhi Cantt. On the first day several events like 800 meter Men Final, long Jump Final (Men) and the same for Women and Final 200 m for Women.