Union Information and Broadcasting and youth affairs and sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur today said that Central government is working hard to promote the budding sports persons in the rural areas of the country which is why there has been a phenomenal increase in the budget allocation for sports this year. Speaking at the MP sports competition in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, Anurag Singh Thakur said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasis is being given to promote Sports and the result is evident in the performance of players in commonwealth games and Olympic games.<br />''<b> </b><br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion, he also announced construction of indoor stadium in Bulandshahr district. He distributed prizes and awards to the winning sports persons of different categories.</span><br />