Empowering Coaches with Sports Science: Chandigarh Hosts Capacity Building Workshop

Chandigarh, 13 March 2026:In a significant step towards strengthening the sports ecosystem in the city, a first-of-its-kind Capacity Building Workshop for city coaches titled “The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success” was organised at the Conference Hall, Sports Complex, Sector-42, Chandigarh. The workshop was conceptualised and designed by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog and organised by the Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration.

The initiative aligns with the vision of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, which promotes a scientific and structured approach to sports development in the Union Territory.

The workshop brought together experts in sports science and high-performance training to equip coaches with insights into modern approaches to athlete development. Expert sessions were delivered by Dr. Manjit Singh Thind, Director, Punjab Sports Medicine Services, and Dr. Wazir Singh Phogat, High-Performance Director (Athletics), Sports Authority of India, New Delhi. The sessions focused on key areas such as sports nutrition, injury prevention, recovery management, and the integration of sports science into day-to-day coaching practices.

The experts highlighted the importance of adopting scientific and evidence-based coaching methods, with emphasis on long-term athlete development, performance monitoring, training load management, and injury prevention. They also underscored the need for coaches to understand athlete growth, maturation, and recovery to ensure sustainable performance and athlete well-being.

Coaches from various disciplines attended the workshop and appreciated the initiative. They expressed keen interest in more such capacity-building programmes and interactions with national-level experts, emphasising the importance of continuous learning to keep pace with evolving sports science and performance practices.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR BY CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY IN UT CHANDIGARH.

With the objective of ensuring high standards of electrical safety and reliability in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and enforcing the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023, the Chandigarh Administration has established the Office of the Electrical Inspector under Section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003, vide Notification No. 122 dated 31.01.2025.

The Office of the Electrical Inspector is actively promoting a safe and reliable electrical environment across Chandigarh by ensuring compliance with Regulation 31 of the CEA Safety Regulations, 2023, which provides that electrical installations and wiring works in consumer premises must be carried out only by licensed electrical contractors under the supervision of qualified personnel.

To facilitate consumers and ensure the availability of licensed contractors, supervisors, and wiremen, the Licensing Board has increased the frequency of its meetings. As a result, during the financial year 2025–26, 19 Class-A Licensed Contractors, 3 Class-B Licensed Contractors, 34 Supervisors, and 27 Wiremen licenses have been issued/renewed, in addition to the existing ones. The details may be viewed on the Chandigarh Engineering Department website at www.chdengineering.gov.in.

The Chandigarh Administration remains committed to ensuring safe electricity for every household and establishment in the Union Territory. Therefore, residents and electricity consumers are advised to engage only licensed contractors and certified personnel for electrical works in their premises to ensure safety and prevent electrical hazards.
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Release of the 22nd Instalment of PM-Kisan on 13.03.2026

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India released the 22nd instalment of the PM-Kisan Scheme on 13th March 2026 at 5:00 PM from Guwahati, Assam.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister transferred an amount of approximately ₹18,650 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of around 9.32 crore eligible farmers under the PM-Kisan Scheme.
In line with this national initiative, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Chandigarh Administration, organized a live viewing telecast of the programme at Government Veterinary Hospital, Dhanas, Chandigarh to facilitate participation of farmers.

The event was attended virtually by Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Sh. Naveen, DANICS, Director, and Dr. Ashwani, Joint Director of both departments, along with 55 farmers from the region who actively participated in the programme.