- Grant increased for HI State Unit members, associate member & other members
New Delhi, April 1, 2014: With the aim of promoting hockey as a sport across the world, Hockey India took a strategic decision to provide aid to Afghanistan Hockey Federation. The decision was taken in the 22nd Board Meeting of Hockey India held at Holiday Inn Hotel in Delhi today.
Afghanistan Hockey Federation had requested for aid in a communiqué received early this month. HI Board has agreed to send Hockey Sticks, Balls and Goalkeeper Pads to them.
Speaking on the contribution, Dr Narinder Batra said, “Hockey India is committed to the grassroot development of the sport. This is a small contribution to promote hockey among enthusiasts in Afghanistan.”
In another initiative, Hockey India has increase the annual grant of State Units members from Rs. 6.00 lacs to Rs. 8.00 lacs. In addition, associate member (non-institutional) will get Rs. 3.00 lacs and other members will get Rs 2.00 lacs per annum.
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