Agnihotri Announces ₹25 Lakh for Bhandiaran Wrestling Ground

Una, October 25: Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri attended wrestling events at Bhandiaran and Baliwal in Haroli on Saturday, announcing ₹25 lakh for the development of the Bhandiaran wrestling ground and ₹1 lakh each for both wrestling committees in memory of his late wife, Prof. Simmi Agnihotri.

He said traditional wrestling meets promote sports, preserve folk culture, strengthen social harmony and encourage youth to stay away from drugs. He also stressed collective efforts by the administration, panchayats and the public to combat drug abuse.

Highlighting regional development, Agnihotri said around ₹14 crore was being spent on the Panjuwana–Samnal road, while a ₹7 crore drinking water scheme had been completed in Panjuwana. Another water supply project worth approximately ₹10.5 crore to bring water from Haroli is underway.

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