Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Thursday said that the Government was committed towards promoting sports and as there is dearth of resources in the State. Das was speaking during concluding session of 12th Jharkhand State Police Sports Competition–2016 at JAP 10 Headquarters in Ranchi.
The CM said sportsmen will be given priority in the appointment of police forces and if they bring Gold or Silver for the State, they will get direct promotion to the post of DSP.
“Khelgaon will be made available for practice free of cost,” he said. The State Government has been promoting every sport in the State. Women are also not behind in the field of sports. There is a provision of 33 per cent in recruitment of police personnel in the State.
CM further added that a football competition in the name of Kamal Club will be organised in Jharkhand from July. It will be organised right from Panchayat to district level and a State level competition will be organised on the foundation day of the State. Both men and women will take part in the competition. The women’s team will be sponsored by Neeta Ambani of Reliance Group while men’s team will be sponsored by the State Government.
Das said that ulgulaan took place in Jharkhand against the British and the beginning of the revolution is observed as Hul Diwaas. The ulgulaan was against the poor and exploitation. CM also appealed to Policemen that they should take a pledge to give befitting reply to the anti-social elements. “You should establish law and order so that people remember you,” said the CM. The State could be made prosperous by establishing peace,” he said.
CM also announced to give Rs50,000 to ASI Amasi Barla, who had won gold medal at Vushu competition at Jorjia.