Chandigarh, February 23 AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said on Monday that he has allocated ₹1 crore from his MPLAD fund for the construction of an indoor sports facility in Nurpur Bedi village in Rupnagar district of Punjab.
He said that Nurpur Bedi is a central location for the 135 surrounding villages of Ropar, but the entire area lacks a single indoor sports facility.
In a post on X, Chadha said that he, along with local MLA Dinesh Chadha, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for this important project.
He said that the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) fund is public money and must always be utilized in accordance with the needs and aspirations of the people.
Nurpur Bedi is a notified rural area, and this allocation has been made based on the demands raised by the gram panchayat and the local MLA, ensuring that the project reflects the genuine priorities of the community, the AAP leader said.
Chadha said that this sports facility will provide young people with a safe and structured environment to train, compete, and nurture their sporting talent.
It will include badminton courts, table tennis and weightlifting facilities, along with an air-conditioned library for students and job aspirants, creating a comprehensive space for both physical and intellectual growth, he said.
Investing in sports and education infrastructure is an investment in the youth, and ultimately, in the future and strength of Punjab, Chadha said.