DW BUREAU / Shimla

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his one-day visit to Solan, felicitated the meritorious students of Government Senior Secondary School, Kothi Deora Ghatti today.

While addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister made several announcements to enhancing educational opportunities and facilities in the region. He announced the commencement of commerce classes in Government Senior Secondary School, Kothi Deora Ghatti and assured that Kabaddi players from the school would be provided with necessary sports kits. He said that the state government would allocate funds to complete the construction of educational institutions where 60 percent of the building work has been completed, with a target to finish these projects within two years. Chief Minister also highlighted the government's efforts to promote sports activities by increasing the diet money for participants. The allowance has been raised from Rs. 240 to Rs. 400 for state-level competitions, Rs. 300 for district-level, and Rs. 240 for block-level events. For athletes competing outside the state, the diet money has been increased to Rs. 500. Additionally, the state government has enhanced travel facilities for players attending out-of-state events and announced that tournaments would now be organized for the under-14 age group at both district and state level.
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