Uttarakhand
Country's First All-age All Weather Running Track
- 03 Jan 2023
- 2 min read
Why In News?
According to information received from the media on January 2, 2023, the Indian Army is building the country's first all-age all-weather running track at Jaswant Singh Ground (Mahindra Ground) in Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, which will be inaugurated by the country's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on January 14.
Key Points
- According to information received from Uttarakhand sub-area, only plastic waste material is being used in the construction of this track. The construction work of the running track is in the final stage.
- The running track is being built in a modern way so that people of all ages can easily use it in summer, winter and rainy season. The youth will benefit the most from this. Often in the rainy season, they are not able to practice due to rain. Now they will be able to practice daily on this track.
- Along with the marathon, other events will also be held at the Jaswant Singh Ground in Dehradun. There is a plan to install a display on the side of the track so that it can be known while running that how much has been run. Efforts will also be made to make the youth aware through the display so that they can run well. There is also a plan to install solar lights all around the ground.
- Apart from the running track, the Defense Minister will also inaugurate the first war memorial of the state, which is being constructed in the Cantt area, Chirbagh.
