New Delhi: SJVN Limited on Friday announced signing of an MoU with THDC India Limited for development of a high-performance water sports academy in Tehri, Uttarakhand. The MoU has been signed in presence of SJVN CMD Geeta Kapur and THDC’s Director (Personnel) Shallinder Singh at New Delhi on Friday.
Speaking on this, Kapur stated that as per the MoU, SJVN will provide financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to THDC for establishing an advanced gymnasium as an integral part of the high-performance water sports academy. This academy will also include training centres with modern equipment and infrastructure. The facility is being developed in collaboration of SJVN, THDC, ITBP, Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association and Olympic Association of Uttarakhand for training national level athletes for national & international competitions in Kayaking & Canoeing.
The Academy will identify and nurture talent in water sports from an early age ensuring sustainable inflow of skilled athletes. The development of the Water Sports Academy will create a lasting impact on the youth and will be a significant step towards flagship initiative ‘Khelo India’ of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The MoU has been signed by SJVN’s GM (CSR) Awadhesh Prasad and THDC’s GM (CSR) Amardeep.
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