Port Blair, Dec. 11: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to sanction a Multi-Purpose Hall for Baratang region under the Khelo India.

The Member of Parliament informed the Lt. Governor that the Baratang Island of Middle Andaman is always known for producing many talented Sports persons for National and International Level in the field of Rowing, Kayaking, Hockey, Football etc.

He added that children and youths of the area face many hurdles to train themselves in the field of many sports yet often bring medals and trophies in State Level. Although there are a few grounds available for the children and youths of Baratang region, people of the region now has been demanding for construction of a Multi-Purpose Hall for Baratang region, where children and youths of the region can carry out practice for various indoor games and get themselves trained professionally, in all weather conditions.

The Member of Parliament pointed out that it rains almost half of the year in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and many times the children and youths are deprived from playing games in the open. A Multi-Purpose Hall will also be beneficial for organising regional and state level competition, in which children and youths of the region will certainly get better exposure.