(SUBHEAD) Jalandhar: Giving a New Year Gift to the people of Jalandhar, especially the Badminton players, Punjab Sports & Youth Services Minister S. Pargat Singh has sanctioned a grant of Rs 23 Lakhs for Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium, Jalandhar. With this grant, various works will be undertaken in the stadium as a part of its upgradation, which includes installation of a new synthetic court, renovation of the hostel rooms, thereby making them air-conditioned besides expansion of the gymnasium and installation of modern machinery in it. As per the instructions of Sports Minister Pargat Singh, through its construction wing, the Sports Department, has already floated e-tenders, so that these works could be completed in the near future.