During the exposure programme, the delegation also gained insights into the athlete-centred approach of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, the effective use of existing sports facilities, technology and the promotion of sports culture.

The MLA also invited the participating players, teachers and officials to visit the **Maa Jwala Ji Temple**. He said he wanted all the participants to seek the blessings of Maa Jwala Ji and announced that dinner would be arranged for them at the temple's langar facility. He added that efforts would be made to prepare food according to the preferences of the players.

Dr. Sood said the employees demonstrated the true spirit of “Swift in Sports, Devoted in Duty” throughout the competition. He appreciated the enthusiasm, discipline and sporting spirit displayed by the participants.

He said that Himachal Pradesh has immense sporting talent and that young players need opportunities, facilities and encouragement to take their abilities to the next level. School-level tournaments play an important role in providing that exposure and helping talented youngsters gain competitive experience.

He urged the department to work towards making Himachal Pradesh greener through plantation drives. Announcing from the stage, Kehar Singh Khachi said that the Sukhu government has set a target of increasing the state’s green cover to 32 percent by 2030. He emphasized that forest personnel entrusted with protecting the forests have an important role to play in achieving this goal.

Kangra’s fairs and festivals therefore represent much more than annual celebrations. They are living expressions of the district’s faith, folk traditions, community spirit, sports culture and artistic heritage. At a time when modern lifestyles are rapidly changing rural society, preserving these traditions can help ensure that younger generations remain connected with their cultural roots.

An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, he won the ‘Chief of Army Staff Trophy’ for standing First in the overall order of merit at the College of Defence Management and was conferred the JTM Gibson Award for Professional Excellence and Inspiring Leadership by Mayo College Ajmer in 2024. He assumed command of the Army Training Command as its 25th Army Commander on 01 July 2024.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the people of Nadaun for their continued affection and support. He said “The love and trust of the people has enabled him to reach the position of Chief Minister and that he remain committed to working for their welfare and development

The grass is expected to be fully established within the next 7 to 10 days, which will provide better facilities and a more suitable playing surface for athletes. Notably, the 27th Annual Sports Meet of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is scheduled to be held at the ground from September 11 to 13. Keeping the event in view, the Forest Department has undertaken efforts to transform the Patbangla sports ground and improve its overall appearance and condition.

The Forest Department has constituted 16 committees for the successful organisation of the Annual Sports and Duty Meet. Responsibilities have been assigned to officials and employees ranging from senior departmental officers to Van Mitras. Rampur Conservator of Forests C.B. Tashildar said that responsibilities have been assigned to all the committees and each committee will play its role effectively to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the competition.