Bastar Collector Ankit Anand has issued directives to the concerned officials to take necessary steps to ensure that the rural sports events which would be held soon become a success.
The administration has already announced to hold the Sankul-level competition before January 26 and block-level competition on January 30, although date for district level competition has not yet been fixed.
The rural sports events are being organised for boys and girls below and above 16 years of age. Competitions would be held in the headquarters of Sankuls, Blocks and districts.
The competitions which would be held include Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, 100 and 200 meters running races, short jump, and high jump, archery, volleyball and other sports.
The collector has directed the concerned officials including those of the education, Rajiv Gandhi Shiksha Mission and others to ensure participation of even those who are not school students.
In a review meeting the Collector held recently, announced that the administration will provide seven thousand rupees assistance for Sankul level completion and 75,000 for Block level competitions.
The amounts would be utilised for developing the play grounds, and for the purchase of materials and equipment needed for the events.
The local panchayats will be told to take care of the foods, water, and security arrangements. The administration will ensure that necessary health care were available at the events sites.