NEW DELHI: Giving Delhiites more reasons to stay fit, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to develop ‘skill development zones’ in neighborhood parks to promote physical fitness and provide special training to youth who want to pursue sports as a career.
To begin with, the authority has proposed setting up the facility in seven DDA parks. The sites are located in Vasant Vatika, opposite LSR College, Swarn Jayanti Park, Sector-10 Rohini, Gulabi Bagh Shastri Park, Paschim Vihar, Sector-6 Dwarka and Janakpuri Regional Park. DDA will allocate approximately 2 acres in each of the above parks for development of facilities.
Sports activities suggested to be created in these skill development areas include rope course, rock climbing, wall rappelling, multi-activity tower, burma bridge, sky coaster, commando obstacle course, slingshot, archery, air rifle shooting, paintball, bungee jumping. , scad diving system, zip line and free fall. There are also obstacle courses, rock climbing, rope course, adventure tower, zip-line, etc. for children. There will be separate facilities for
“However, the list is not comprehensive and other activities that may be suitable for the region may be suggested,” the official said.
An official said that the area will be determined in the parks in a way that will not disturb the surrounding residents or those who come for regular walks/jogging.
“Considering that the training will be given by professional sports coaches and recognized institutions, these skill development zones will also provide opportunities to those who want to prepare or apply for places such as the armed forces, SSB, etc. These areas can also become activity centers for the armed forces, SSB, etc. “It’s a great opportunity for children of all ages who come to work and corporate training programs and school groups,” he said.
Recently, DDA issued expressions of interest inviting interested groups to apply for the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of these zones.
“The installation, assembly and operation of equipment must comply with statutory laws and regulatory approvals. If at any time it is determined that the activity is not authorized or does not have the appropriate permits, the activity will be withdrawn.” document read.
The concessionaire developing the facility will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate entry and exit of visitors to the proposed areas. Additionally, the authority is responsible for the management of infrastructure or parking, public facilities and public amenities, waiting and ticketing, drinking water, temporary food kiosks, etc. He said that the creation of facilities would be the responsibility of the concessionaire.
The applicant may submit a proposal for the establishment of a skill development zone in one or more areas. Although the last date for applications is December 15, before that, an interactive session will be organized by DDA on November 11, where interested candidates can attend and get answers to their questions.
Meanwhile, DDA is working on projects to develop six centers of excellence, each specializing in different sports facilities such as wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, judo, kabaddi, tennis, shooting, football and hockey. This is in addition to the 16 complex sports it has.
To begin with, the authority has proposed setting up the facility in seven DDA parks. The sites are located in Vasant Vatika, opposite LSR College, Swarn Jayanti Park, Sector-10 Rohini, Gulabi Bagh Shastri Park, Paschim Vihar, Sector-6 Dwarka and Janakpuri Regional Park. DDA will allocate approximately 2 acres in each of the above parks for development of facilities.
Sports activities suggested to be created in these skill development areas include rope course, rock climbing, wall rappelling, multi-activity tower, burma bridge, sky coaster, commando obstacle course, slingshot, archery, air rifle shooting, paintball, bungee jumping. , scad diving system, zip line and free fall. There are also obstacle courses, rock climbing, rope course, adventure tower, zip-line, etc. for children. There will be separate facilities for
“However, the list is not comprehensive and other activities that may be suitable for the region may be suggested,” the official said.
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“Considering that the training will be given by professional sports coaches and recognized institutions, these skill development zones will also provide opportunities to those who want to prepare or apply for places such as the armed forces, SSB, etc. These areas can also become activity centers for the armed forces, SSB, etc. “It’s a great opportunity for children of all ages who come to work and corporate training programs and school groups,” he said.
Recently, DDA issued expressions of interest inviting interested groups to apply for the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of these zones.
“The installation, assembly and operation of equipment must comply with statutory laws and regulatory approvals. If at any time it is determined that the activity is not authorized or does not have the appropriate permits, the activity will be withdrawn.” document read.
The concessionaire developing the facility will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate entry and exit of visitors to the proposed areas. Additionally, the authority is responsible for the management of infrastructure or parking, public facilities and public amenities, waiting and ticketing, drinking water, temporary food kiosks, etc. He said that the creation of facilities would be the responsibility of the concessionaire.
The applicant may submit a proposal for the establishment of a skill development zone in one or more areas. Although the last date for applications is December 15, before that, an interactive session will be organized by DDA on November 11, where interested candidates can attend and get answers to their questions.
Meanwhile, DDA is working on projects to develop six centers of excellence, each specializing in different sports facilities such as wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, judo, kabaddi, tennis, shooting, football and hockey. This is in addition to the 16 complex sports it has.
