Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually launches six Infrastructure projects under the Khelo India Campaign
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually launching six new infrastructure projects and inaugurating two athlete-focused facilities, with a total investment of ₹120 crore.
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually launched six major sports infrastructure projects and also opened two athlete-focused facilities in India at an investment of ₹120 crore. The initiatives align with the interest of the Government of India to establish a strong, athlete-oriented sports ecosystem.
Investment in new sports infrastructure
The six foundation stone projects of ₹82 crore are being undertaken in connection with the Khelo India Scheme and with the aid of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Such projects have been well distributed in various regions such as the North-Eastern and Eastern regions of the country, and hence gave an inclusive, balanced development.
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Virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple sports infrastructure projects of SAI.
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Some of the main projects are the renovation of a synthetic hockey turf in Bengaluru, a multi-purpose hall at Patiala, synthetic athletic tracks at Bhopal, Guwahati, and Jalpaiguri, and a multi-purpose judo hall at Bhopal.
Athlete Support Facilities inaugurated in Patiala
Besides new projects, Dr. Mandaviya inaugurated two athlete-support dedicated structures at Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NS NIS), Patiala, at a cost of ₹38 crore. These involve a centralized kitchen and dining center that will enhance the feeding of the athletes, an advanced conditioning hall, and an Integrated Sports Science Centre, which will be used to assist in training, analysis of performance, and to rehabilitate and recover the athletes.
Concentrate on Accountability and Asset Management.
With the focus on accountability, the Minister increased the role of SAI in safeguarding and putting sports assets to the best possible use. He declared to carry out frequent inspections by having monthly reviews executed by SAI and quarterly reviews at the ministerial level to ensure infrastructure is completed on time and used well.
Indian sport in the future - Vision of India.
Restating the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Mandaviya said that India must strive to become one of the top 10 sporting countries by 2036 and the top five by the 100th anniversary of Independence.
“We must work collectively to realise Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India among the top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and among the top five when the country celebrates 100 years of Independence,” Dr. Mandaviya said.
Another point he made was the 500 crore investment in sports goods production, which continues to support the objective of the nation to create an independent and internationally competitive sports infrastructure.