DC directs improvement of basic facilities in sports grounds
Mandya: There should be no shortage of basic facilities for the public visiting sports grounds and for athletes practising there, said deputy commissioner Kumara. He directed that drinking water units be set up in all stadiums and sports grounds across the district.
Speaking during the District Sports Grounds Maintenance Committee meeting held at the DC's office on Thursday, he emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness, especially in sports grounds and toilets. Kumara said separate zones for kabaddi, basketball, shuttlecock and volleyball are being constructed in the district stadium.
He also instructed that well-designed changing rooms be built for the convenience of athletes.
Noting the presence of plastic waste and uncollected garbage in stadiums, he called for awareness campaigns to educate the public about the harmful effects of plastic. He warned that action would be taken against officials if waste disposal is neglected.
Zilla panchayat chief executive officer KR Nandinī suggested conducting a meeting involving athletes from the district to assess any issues or lack of basic facilities they may be facing in sports grounds.
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She proposed the arrangement of dedicated zones for the sale and supply of healthy cold drinks and fruits for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the public and children.
Om Prakash, assistant director, department of youth services and empowerment; Shivaram Gowda, deputy director, department of public instruction; V Ravichandran, chief accounts officer, Nehru Yuva Kendra; Jayaprakash, an officer from Nirmiti Kendra; Lingaraju, physical education officer, school education department, and Ravikumar, executive engineer, city municipal council, were present.
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