Guruji often says that it is important for each and every child to play some sports. This not only teaches the youngster discipline and team work but also keeps them occupied and therefore, away from bad habits like drug addition.
Women Empowerment is also a key area of focus. As the women of our country progress it will also lead to our nation making progress. One of the steps in order to empower women is to provide them with economic independence
Bageshwar Dham has now taken taken upon both these objectives as part of its charitable services and has started work on :
"Shri Bageshwar Dham Cricket Academy and Skill Development Centre by Shikhar Dhawan Foundation"
The Dham has teamed up with world renowned former Indian Cricketer Shri Shikhar Dhawan in order to begin building a state of the cricket academy as well as a skill development centre for women in Gada Village.
To be built over 2.5 Acres in area.
This facility is going to have 4 practice pitches- 1 Cement, 1 Astro and 2 Turf nets.
Other equipment to provide training to aspiring cricketers will also be made available
Trained coaches will be brought in from all the country in order to impart knowledge to youngsters.
Admission and Academy fee will be completely waived off for the needy.
Transportation will be provided for children from nearby towns and villages, to come and go from the academy
To be built over 0.5 area in area. This will be built upon completion of the Cricket Academy.
This facility aims at providing a safe place for women to learn the necessary skills in order to make daily use items such as Diyas, Clothes etc. These items are used at Bageshwar Dham on a daily basis.
The Dham will then purchase the items made by these women and will thus provide them with an income.
All the necessary knowledge will be imparted to the women under expert supervision.
Tools required to make these products will also be provided to the Women.