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Ferozepur to have Rowing Club at natural lake of Satluj river near National Martyr’s Memorial Hussainiwala

Rowing Club to give boost to the tourism

Ferozepur to have Rowing Club at natural lake of Satluj river near National Martyr’s Memorial Hussainiwala

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Ferozepur, August 4, 2015 : International level players will be produced with the establishment of Rowing Club at natural lake of Satluj near National Martyr’s Memorial Hussainiwala near Indo-Pak international border near Ferozepur.

This was stated by Er.DPS Kharbanda, Deputy Commissioner after visiting the sites at Village Ali Ke when V.K.Bhatt, Genral Technical Advisor, Punjab Government was also present with him.

Deputy Commissioner said, the approximate cost for setting up of Rowing Club will be Rs.20-25 lakhs for which a project report will be sent to the Punjab Government.

He said, it will create an opportunity for the over-all development of the area, with the setting up of Rowing Club besides the youths of the border area will stand in the first row for employment by becoming the national level players.

Kharbanda said, it is the need of the hour to set up Rowing Club which will give a boost to the tourism and the people could also enjoy the boating also. N

He further said, presently the rowing lovers have to go to training in the man-made lakes in Pune, Hyderabad, Calcutta, Chandigarh etc. where the existing natural site is appropriate gift beneficial for the players.

Later, a video clip was relating to rowing was also screened for the players by the Punjab Government in the District Administrative Complex.

 

 

 

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