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Rishabh Pant pledges to support Uttarakhand through his foundation
✍️ Revsportz
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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India’s wicket‑keeper batsman Rishabh Pant announced plans to channel his foundation’s work toward development projects in his home state of Uttarakhand.
International cricketer Rishabh Pant, who hails from the hill state of Uttarakhand, has publicly stated his intention to give back to the region through his charitable foundation. The announcement was made in a recent interview, where Pant highlighted the need for focused interventions in education, sports infrastructure, and disaster relief.
Pant’s foundation, established a few years ago, aims to mobilise resources and expertise to address gaps in the state’s development agenda. He emphasized that the organization will work closely with local authorities and NGOs to ensure that initiatives are aligned with community priorities.
While specific projects have not yet been disclosed, Pant indicated that the foundation will initially concentrate on building sports facilities in schools and providing scholarships to talented youth from remote areas. He added that the effort is part of a broader commitment to uplift his native region.
The cricketer’s pledge has been welcomed by state officials, who see the involvement of a high‑profile personality as a potential catalyst for attracting further investment and attention to Uttarakhand’s challenges.
Pant’s foundation, established a few years ago, aims to mobilise resources and expertise to address gaps in the state’s development agenda. He emphasized that the organization will work closely with local authorities and NGOs to ensure that initiatives are aligned with community priorities.
While specific projects have not yet been disclosed, Pant indicated that the foundation will initially concentrate on building sports facilities in schools and providing scholarships to talented youth from remote areas. He added that the effort is part of a broader commitment to uplift his native region.
The cricketer’s pledge has been welcomed by state officials, who see the involvement of a high‑profile personality as a potential catalyst for attracting further investment and attention to Uttarakhand’s challenges.