Simdega Deputy Commissioner (DC), Sushant Gaurav and Hockey Jharkhand President, Bholanath Singh on Monday visited hockey player Salima Tete's village, Badki Chapar. Gaurav said that there will be all round development of the village in every field including sports, education, agriculture, self-employment and others. Gaurav and Singh also facilitated Tete’s parents.
Tete was selected in the Indian women's hockey team for Tokyo Olympics, the world's biggest sports competition set to start from July 23.
The DC, along with Salima's father and villagers, took a walk in the direction of assessing the infrastructure needs of the village along with the infrastructure of the village. He announced development of the village, construction of hockey stadium at five places, agriculture will get a boost, a tractor will be given to the beneficiary collectively and integrated farming will be started so that the economy of the village could be boosted.
Gaurav talked about sports as an important role in the development of the village by improving the education system along with the villagers. He also asked the parents of the children present to provide higher education to the children to make the village drug free. “The youth should stay away from intoxicants and in the coming times, according to the action plan, along with improving their own future, and also illuminating the name of their family, village and society,” he added.
Referring to Salima Tete for her selection in the India hockey team, the DC motivated the youth of the village. He said that just as Tete has brightened the name of herself as well as her parents, family, village society, in the same way you can also illuminate the name of village society.
Singh said that due to hard work, sacrifice and guidance, Tete has reached the Olympics, due to which the name of Jharkhand is being brought to light in the world.
Tete’s parents were very happy to see the DC, Hockey Jharkhand Chief and other office bearers in their house and they said that you have come to our house, which has increased our pride.