The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today held a series of important meetings with the Vice President and Union Ministers in New Delhi to discuss matters relating to governance, culture, sports and legal infrastructure. Shri Kataria paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan. During the meeting, he apprised the Vice President of various developmental initiatives and administrative priorities pertaining to Punjab and Chandigarh and exchanged views on issues of public importance.
Thereafter, Shri Kataria met the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and sought support for the upgradation of the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh, under the Museum Grant Scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. He emphasized the need to preserve and modernize the iconic Grade-I heritage institution designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier.
The proposed project aims to strengthen conservation of its invaluable collections, preserve its architectural heritage and enhance visitor facilities in line with contemporary museum standards. In another meeting, Shri Kataria called on the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and discussed Chandigarh’s proposals for hosting major international sporting events, including the Asian Relay Championships 2027, the 21st Asian Roller Skating Championships 2027 and the Second International Chandigarh Marathon scheduled for November 2026.
He also sought support for the establishment of a state-of-the-art International Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall at the Sector-42 Sports Complex. The Union Sports Minister assured all possible support for strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence in Chandigarh.
He also sought support for strengthening sports infrastructure in Punjab. Later, Shri Kataria met the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and discussed issues pertaining to the legal fraternity, including the demands raised by the Bar Association of Udaipur.
The meeting focused on measures aimed at strengthening legal and judicial infrastructure and addressing concerns of advocates. These meetings underscore Shri Kataria’s continued efforts to secure greater support from the Government of India for the preservation of cultural heritage, promotion of sports, and strengthening of public institutions in Punjab and Chandigarh.