Matribhumi Samachar English
On the occasion of National Sports Day-2024, commemorating Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy and promotes sports and physical fitness was observed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today.
Minister of State for Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel led the event by taking a pledge to make physical activity and sports an integral part of daily life. During the event, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel mentioned the need to promote sports and physical fitness across the nation.
The pledge taking ceremony was followed with a walkathon wherein Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ms. Alka Upadhyaya along with the DAHD officials participated.
National Sports Day, celebrated annually in the country, honours the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest field hockey players in the history.
