Playgrounds Over Powder: Punjab’s Youth Rise Through Sports

CM Bhagwant Mann's Bold Blueprint for a Drug-Free, Driven, and Dynamic Punjab

In today’s Punjab, a powerful transformation is underway, not just in policies, but in the pulse of its people. With a cricket bat in one hand and purpose in the other, Punjab’s youth are turning away from the darkness of addiction and running toward a future full of possibility.

At the helm of this movement is Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, whose vision is clear, to uproot drugs from the soil of Punjab, and sow seeds of strength, skill, and sportsmanship.

From Addiction to Ambition: A Ground-Level Revolution

For years, Punjab’s heart has been heavy with the burden of drug abuse among its youth. But now, that heart is beating stronger, with energy, with hope, with direction.

The Mann Government is rewriting the script with a powerful intervention: “Khedan Punjab, Badlan Punjab” (Playing Punjab, Changing Punjab)a state-wide, youth-led sports movement designed to inspire discipline, unity, and a healthier lifestyle.

From Every Village, a Champion

In an unprecedented initiative, the government has committed to building sports grounds and indoor gyms in every village across Punjab.

  • Leveled playgrounds for football, hockey, kabaddi & more
  • Dedicated running tracks & children’s activity zones
  • Solar-powered lighting for extended play hours
  • Over 3,000 modern indoor gyms equipped with the latest fitness tools
  • 13 Centres of Excellence to be upgraded for grooming national & international athletes

This isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about access, inclusion, and identity. It's about reminding the youth of their roots and giving them wings.

A Movement, Not Just a Message

By channeling youthful energy into productive passion, the Mann Government is not only fighting substance abuse, but fueling a cultural rebirth, one that reclaims Punjab’s legacy of excellence in sports.

 ₹979 Crore Towards Empowerment

With a massive allocation of ₹979 crore in the current budget, this initiative reflects serious intent and solid action. This isn’t just a program, it’s Punjab’s commitment to its next generation.

Whether it's boxing in Bathinda, kabaddi in Kapurthala, or athletics in Amritsar, a new Punjab is taking shape.

The Goal? A Fitter, Drug-Free, and Glorious Punjab.

This is more than a government scheme. It’s a movement where every whistle on the field is a call to action, and every drop of sweat is a step toward transformation.

From being victims of vices, Punjab’s youth are turning into victors of values.

 "Khedan Punjab, Badlan Punjab"

A Punjab that plays. A Punjab that leads. A Punjab that wins.

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