Aiming Higher: CM Sai’s Push Brings Archery Academy to Tribal Heartland Jashpur

Raipur, July 26

In a major push to empower rural sporting talent, a cutting-edge archery training centre is set to come up in Pandrapath, Jashpur district, thanks to the initiative of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.

With a vision to combine sports, education, and rural development under an integrated approach, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai is taking concrete steps toward holistic progress in remote regions. As part of this vision, an integrated multi-purpose complex will be developed in Pandrapath (Tehsil Sanna, Block Bagicha) equipped with world-class facilities to nurture budding talent from tribal areas.

NTPC, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has sanctioned a financial outlay of ₹20.53 crore for the ambitious project. The complex will feature an archery training academy, a mini library, a primary health unit, a skill development centre, and a shaded nursery for organic farming. In addition, a medicinal garden will also be developed, housing herbs and healing trees.

Spanning around 10.27 acres (approximately 41,565 square metres), the land for the project has been identified with support from the local administration. CM Sai expressed confidence that this initiative will give rural youth the opportunity to refine their talents and showcase them on national and international platforms.

Comprehensive site layouts, 3D designs, structural plans, and detailed cost estimates for each component have been meticulously prepared by expert consultants. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said he firmly believes that this innovative initiative will not only promote excellence in sports but also usher in a new era of inclusive growth in Jashpur through enhanced education, healthcare, and skill-building avenues.