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Pune(The Hawk): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur inaugurated the Takshashila Sports Complex built by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) at Viman Nagar on Saturday evening. Underlining the importance of creating sports infrastructure at grassroot level, Shri Thakur appealed to the corporates in Pune to come forward and fund sports facilities through their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds. Urging the youngsters to take up sports and fitness, the Minister recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words, "Kheloge toh khiloge! and said “sports teaches perseverance, instils self confidence and develops leadership qualities.” He mentioned that India has the largest number of obese people and that sedentary life style has changed people. Hence, fitness is important for everyone, he said. Stating that this sports complex has been built for the youngsters and common people of the area, the Minister urged "come out of your AC rooms, practice games for half an hour here. Then you will become fit, reduce health and treatment bills, develop a liking for sports”. Speaking about developing a sports culture in the country, Shri Thakur said, "When our children will get a chance to play, they will develop a liking for sports. Then they will go ahead on their own to win matches in the country and foreign lands". He said that a sporting tournament is a battle of nerves which shows how mentally strong a person can be. Shri Thakur stated that the Government attaches great importance to sports and the Centre has been working very closely with states to build grassroot level infrastructure across the country. He said budget for sports, which earlier used to be around Rs 1,200 crores has been increased to Rs 3,000 cr ...